WCPL is under the direction of a seven-member board of trustees who serve without pay. Board members are appointed for four-year staggered terms (4 max consecutive terms): one each from the Mayor of the City of Washington, City of Washington Common Council, Daviess County Commissioners, Daviess County Council and three by the Board of Washington Community Schools.

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The WCPL Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.at the library.  The community is always welcome to attend.