Policies
The Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Association (CMBCLA) operates according to various laws, rules and policies related to both library use and governance. As a member of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS), the CMBCLA follows library use policies developed by WCCLS related to borrowing, registration, fines and loan periods. Policies may be found on wccls.org.
As an independent nonprofit organization that operates two libraries, the CMBCLA has adopted policies related to areas such as governance, finance, behavior, donations, and internet access. If the policies have not yet been added to our website, or if you have any questions about policies, please contact the Executive Director or Business Office.
All files are in PDF format (get Adobe Reader)
Association Bylaws and Rules
- Bylaws (As of October 2019)
- Restated Bylaws (Board approved July 21, 2026)*
*Membership will meet on October 20 at 7 p.m. to ratify the amendments. - Standing Rules of the CMBCLA
Library Policies
- Behavior (Approved 2/17/2026)
- Conflict of Interest
- Displays, Bulletin Board, and Free Material Distribution
- Gift Acceptance
- Group Use of the Library
- Harassment
- Investments
- Internet Use
- Mandatory Reporting
- Materials Donation Guidelines
- Meeting Rooms (Learn more about the Meeting Rooms here)
- Privacy
- Programs
- Records Retention
- Materials Selection
- Materials Selection for the “Library of Things”
- Whistleblowers
