form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 19, 2007

Bank of Marin Bancorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


California
  
001-33572
  
20-8859754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(File number)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


  504 Redwood Blvd., Suite 100, Novato, CA
  
94947
(Address of principal executive office)
  
 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (415) 927-2265


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)

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Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01
OTHER EVENTS

On July 19, 2007, Judith O’Connell Allen, Chairman of the Board, retired as Chairman of the Board of Bank of Marin Bancorp and its subsidiary, Bank of Marin, effective on that date.  She will remain a director of both Bank of Marin Bancorp and Bank of Marin.

On July 19, 2007, by unanimous vote of members present, the Board of Directors appointed Joel Sklar, M.D. to the position of Chairman of the Board of Bank of Marin Bancorp and its subsidiary, Bank of Marin, effective on that date.  Dr. Sklar has been a director of the Bank of Marin since 1989 and serves on the Executive Committee. Dr. Sklar is managing partner of Cardiovascular Associates of Marin and San Francisco and serves as Chief of the Cardiology Division at Marin General hospital.

SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: July 19, 2007
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
     
     
 
by:
/s/ Christina J. Cook
   
Christina J. Cook
   
Executive Vice President  and Chief Financial Officer