About Us

The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries is governed by a 23-member Board made up of representatives from the following caucuses:

• First Nations Caucus - 2 members
• Francophone Caucus - 2 members
• Large Urban Caucus - 6 members
• Northern Caucus - 2 members
• Rural Caucus - 2 members
• Small / Medium Caucus - 4 members  
• Toronto (no caucus required) - 4 members

The CEO of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries sits on the board as a non-voting member.

Each caucus is responsible for electing representatives to the Board for a 3-year term of office.  Of the first Federation Board members, a third took 1-year terms of office, and a second third took 2-year terms of office in order to ensure continuity for the Federation.  Once elected, Board members are expected to act in the interests of members as a whole.

The Board meets every two months to discuss the business of the Federation.  The Annual General Meeting is held during the Ontario Library Association Superconference in Toronto.