KDL Library Board
The Kent District Library Board of Trustees is composed of eight members representing geographic regions of the KDL Service Area. Trustees must live in the region they represent. Board members are appointed for four-year terms by the Kent County Board of Commissioners based on recommendations from the eight regions. The KDL Board meets monthly. Major duties include establishing and maintaining a public library for Kent District Library, establishing library policies, employing the Library Director, adopting an annual budget, and approving the expenditure of funds.
KDL Board of Trustees Roster:
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TERM ENDING |
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Joel H. Hondorp |
Chair |
12-31-08 |
Region 7 City of Grandville, Byron Township |
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City of Kentwood, Gaines and Caledonia Townships |
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Spencer, Tyrone, Nelson and Oakfield Townships |
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City of Walker, Plainfield and Alpine Townships |
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City of Rockford, Townships of Cannon, Algoma, Courtland and Grattan |
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City of Wyoming (Tyrone Township – Backup) |
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City of East Grand Rapids, Townships of Grand Rapids, Ada and Cascade (Bowne Township-Backup) |
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City of Lowell, Vergennes, Lowell and Bowne Townships (Cascade Township-Backup) |







