EPL Board of Trustees
Trustees
The Edmonton Public Library Board consists of 10 Trustees, one of whom is a member of City Council. Trustees are appointed annually by City Council to a maximum of six years.
If you have any questions related to Board activities, recruitment or any other matter, please contact the Board Secretary, Lisette Lalchan.
Contact Board Secretary
Lisette Lalchan
Phone: 780-496-7051
Fax: 780-496-7097
Email: Lisette.Lalchan@EPL.CA
Kenna Houncaren
Chair

Appointed May 1, 2017
Rosalie Russnak
Vice Chair

Appointed June 1, 2020
Shawna Vogel
Trustee

Appointed April 30, 2023
James Crossman
Trustee

Appointed May 1, 2019
Sandra Marin
Trustee

Appointed May 1, 2019
Councillor Karen Principe
City Council Trustee

Appointed November 10, 2021
Tina Faiz
Trustee

Appointed June 1, 2020
Rebecca Bock-Freeman
Trustee

Appointed April 30, 2023
Chad Schulz
Trustee

Appointed June 1, 2020
Mansur Bitar
Trustee

Appointed April 30, 2023
Our Board governs the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), advocates for support and raises awareness of our services and initiatives. Board members are our community leaders and they ensure EPL is always improving, thinking about our future and how to best serve the citizens of Edmonton.
The Board has full governing powers over the Library. Its status and powers come from the Alberta Libraries Act.
Committees
Governance & Nomination Committee
Members:
- Sandra Marin (Chair)
- Tina Faiz
- Shawna Vogel
- Kenna Houncaren (Ex-Officio)
Finance & Audit Committee
Members:
- Rosalie Russnak (Chair)
- Councillor Principe
- Mansur Bitar
- Kenna Houncaren (Ex-Officio)
HR & CEO Performance Management Committee
Members:
- Chad Schultz (Chair)
- Rebecca Bock-Freeman
- James Crossman
- Kenna Houncaren (Ex-Officio)
Generally, the Board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place at the Stanley A. Milner Library, but also at branches across the city.
Board Meetings are public, but if a confidential matter needs to be discussed, portions of the meeting may be in private. Agendas can be found under Agendas & Minutes.
The Board Chair guides the meeting agendas and approves items submitted for consideration by trustees and staff.
Get Involved
Edmontonians may request to speak to the EPL board on a specific agenda item. Please submit written notice to the Board Secretary of intent to speak by 12 p.m. one business day prior to the meeting. In addition, individuals may request to place an item on an upcoming agenda. If so, please submit written notice and detailed information on the presentation topic to the Board Secretary at least five business days prior to the meeting. For more information on meetings, please see our Public Presentations at EPL Board Meeting Policy.
Board Meetings
Date | Location |
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December 13 | Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) |
February 23 | Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) |
March 21 | Highlands Branch |
May 9 | Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) |
June 21 | Riverbend Branch |
September 12 | TBD |
November 14 | TBD |
December 12 | TBD |
Agendas & Minutes
If you are interested in older minutes, please contact Administration at 780-496-7051.