The King County Library System (KCLS) is governed by the seven-member Board of Trustees in accordance with RCW 27.12.192. Board members are appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council. Trustees serve for no more than two consecutive five-year terms.

Board Opening

Thank you to everyone who applied for the open Board of Trustees position. The application window has closed. Candidates are being evaluated by the King County Boards and Commissions office.

Open Public Meetings

Board meetings are held at 5:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at our Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, 98027

• Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30, opens a new window).
• Agendas are posted no later than 24 hours before each meeting.
• Public comment is heard during the first 30 minutes of each meeting. The Board has adopted guidelines to facilitate the fair and orderly expression of public comments.
• If you would like to address the Board during public comment, please sign up prior to the meeting:
  • For in-person attendees, please sign up on the paper form near the entrance of the meeting room.
  • For remote attendees, please email BoardMeetingSupport@kcls.org with your full name and topic to be discussed no later than 4pm on the day of the meeting.

The Board may convene an Executive Session to discuss matters in compliance with RCW 42.30, opens a new window. Executive sessions are not open to the public.

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