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Establishment of Public Libraries Resoruces

A variety of information and resources are available to assist board members in these tasks. It is wise to contact local sources first since they are most pertinent to the library's area. If these sources are unavailable or unfamiliar with the issues, follow up with the other sources listed below.

• Attorney General.
  • AGO 1955 No. 131 re: Regional Libraries and relationship with city
  • AGO 1956 No. 295 re: Regional Library Districts and relationship with city
  • AGO 1957 No. 99 re: Library - Taxation - Municipalities - Cities and Towns
  • AGO 1975 No. 2 re: Counties - Cities and Towns - Municipal Corporations - Formation of City-County
  • AG Opinions related to annexation
• Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington.
  • Annexation
  • Classification of Washington Cities
• United for Libraries. Training & Consulting
• Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
• Washington Secretary of State.
  • County Elections Departments in Washington State
  • Elections Calendar
  • Libraries in Washington State
  • Map of Public Library Service
  • Services to Libraries
• Washington State Department of Revenue. County Assessor and Treasurer Websites