Governance

The Geelong Regional Library Corporation was created in March 1997 in accordance with sections 196 and 197 of the Local Government Act 1989.

The Geelong Regional Library Corporation is governed by the Regional Library Board whose responsibilities and authorities are similar to those applying to councils and include policy, strategic and corporate planning and service evaluation. Board meetings are held regularly and are advertised and open to public attendance.

The Corporation is an autonomous body that provides library services to all residents of these member councils:

Representation on the Board is determined by the Regional Library Agreement established by the member councils.

Board Members

Borough of Queenscliffe Cr Helene Butler
City of Greater Geelong Cr Rod Macdonald (Chair)
City of Greater Geelong Cr Andy Richards (Deputy Chair)
City of Greater Geelong Cr Barbara Abley
City of Greater Geelong Cr Cameron Granger
Golden Plains Shire Cr David Cotsell
Surf Coast Shire Cr Joe Remenyi