Contra Costa County Library Commission 

The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in March 1991. The Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian. The Library Commission is comprised of 29 members:

• 18 members representing the cities/towns in Contra Costa County - these Commissioners are appointed by the city/town councils
• 5 members represent Contra Costa County - each member of the Board of Supervisors appoints one Commissioner 
• 5 members represent the Central Labor Council, the Contra Costa Council, the Contra Costa Youth Commission, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Friends Council.

The Commission application, interview, and appointment procedures vary for each city/town. If you would like to express your interest in serving on the Library Commission, please contact the appropriate appointing authority for your community.

Brown Act Video

Ethics In Government Video

County's Advisory Body Handbook (7/2007)