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Western District

Forecast for the rest of Saturday

Clear. Winds north to northeasterly averaging 15 to 20 km/h.

Forecast for Sunday

Sunny. Winds northeasterly averaging 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 30 km/h at times.

Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching

the lower 30s.

Ballarat Sunny. Min 13 Max 28

Warrnambool Sunny. Min 13 Max 31

Hamilton Sunny. Min 13 Max 32

Colac Sunny. Min 14 Max 30

Forest Fire Danger: High [12-23]

Grassland Fire Danger: Low [1-4]

UV Alert from 9:10 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]

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About Us

Board

The Board comprises the following members:

One Councillor appointed by each Council
One senior Officer appointed by each Council

Library Board members for 2009 are:

Chief Executive Officer: James Purcell
Colac Otway: Councillor Stephen Hart; Colin Hayman (General Manager Corporate and Community Services)
Corangamite: Councillor Helen Worland - Chairman; Trevor Greenberger (Manager – Recreation, Culture and Community Facilities)
Moyne: Councillor Jill Parker; Steve Dawkins (Community and Corporate Support Director)
Warrnambool: Councillor John Harris; Paul O’Brien (Director – Resident Services)

The role of the Board is to set policy and undertake strategic planning from a regional perspective, as well as from the perspective of the member council represented.

The Board members report to their respective councils.

The CEO appointed by the Board is to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, administer the delivery of library services across the region. The CEO advises, assists and supports the Board in its work, with particular emphasis on policy development and strategic planning .