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Forecast for the rest of Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Patchy early morning fog. Isolated showers and thunderstorms from midday. Heavy falls possible with thunderstorms. Winds light this morning

but tending southerly and averaging 15 to 25 km/h by mid afternoon.

Temperatures 28 to 34 during the day.

Ballarat Afternoon thunderstorms. Max 31

Warrnambool Early fog clearing. Max 26

Hamilton Afternoon shower or storm. Max 33

Colac Afternoon shower or storm. Max 31

Fire Danger: Low to Moderate [0-11]

UV Alert from 9:50 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

Forecast for Thursday

Cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds northeasterly averaging 15

to 25 km/h tending south to southwesterly up to 30 km/h around midday.

Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures

reaching the mid 20s.

Ballarat Storms and showers. Min 19 Max 27

Warrnambool Storms and showers. Min 19 Max 23

Hamilton Storms and showers. Min 20 Max 27

Colac Storms and showers. Min 19 Max 27

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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 .