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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: July 6, 2017 Make a Difference! City Seeks Community-Minded Library Board Trustees PALMDALE - The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for one position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year non-paid term which will expire in June of 2020. “If you’re looking for an opportunity to volunteer and understand how important public libraries are to the educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, then we’d love to hear from you!” said Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “We’re looking for an engaged, motivated and community-minded volunteer to join our team and help shape the Library’s future.” The Library Board of Trustees operates under the Education code and is responsible for establishing all Library policies and fees, help with future planning and goal-setting, and act as a liaison with groups such as the Friends of the Library, the City of Palmdale and others. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chamber, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. Applicants must be residents of Palmdale, demonstrate interest in the City Library and attend regular meetings. As part of the final selection process, applicants will be required to pass a Livescan fingerprint scan submission via the California Department of Justice, and if appointed, a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 will be required. ---PAGE BREAK--- Applications are available at www.CityofPalmdale.org and in the City Clerk’s office, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C in Palmdale. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume. The deadline to return applications is Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 6 pm. to the City Clerk’s Department. For more information, please call the City Clerk at 661/267-5151. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org