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Library Board of Trustees
Library Board Meetings
- 5:30 p.m.
- 2nd Wednesday of every month
See the library calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are available following approval. Approved minutes may be viewed here.
Mission
Powhatan County Public Library is an innovative resource serving as a community center, providing access to technology, engaging activities, and excellent customer service.
Click here to view the Public Service Policies.
Click here to view PCPL's Five Year Plan for 2021-2026.
Library Board of Trustees Members
| Name | Position | District |
|---|---|---|
| Joanne Fico | Chairperson | District 3 |
| Geri Venable | Vice Chairperson | District 5 |
| Randy Schulkers | Treasurer | At-Large |
| Pat Dewey | Secretary | District 4 |
| Susan Ash | Board Member | District 4 |
| Karen Bradbury | Board Member | District 2 |
| J. Andrew Edwards | Board Member | District 1 |
Ex Officio Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Chandra McPherson | Library Director |
Duties
- The Board becomes familiar with the State and Federal aid programs and with State and National library standards.
- The Board observes what constitutes good library service by reading, attending library meetings, and visiting other libraries.
- Each Board member works actively for the improvement of all libraries by supporting library legislation in the State and Nation.
- The Library Board has control of the expenditures of all monies credited to the Library.
- The Board accepts donations and bequests of money, personal property or real estate for the establishment and maintenance of the Library. Authority to accept and distribute federal funds, to accept grants and to allocate such funds subject to restrictions under Virginia State Code 42.1-57 rests with the Library Board.
Finances
The Library Board has control of the expenditures of all monies credited to the library. The board also accepts donations and bequests of money, personal property or real estate for the establishment and maintenance of the library. Authority to accept and distribute federal funds, to accept grants and to allocate such funds subject to restrictions under Virginia State Code 42.1-57 rests with the Library Board.
Library Board of Trustee Membership
- Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Virginia §42.1-35 and the adopted by-laws, the Powhatan County Public Library Board of Trustees shall consist of not less than 5 members and no more than 9 members and shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County.
- The Library Board may request that the number be increased or decreased if it is advisable.
- Traditionally, members are appointed by district, with 2 at-large members.
Compensation
There is no compensation for serving on this board.
Board Appointment
Each member of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors appoints a Library Board member from their district to represent their constituents for a term of 4 years. Thereafter, all 6 may be reappointed for consecutive terms. Service on the Library Board is strictly voluntary: members receive no salary, but are reimbursed for expenses from the library funds.
Term
The term is 4 years and there is no limit to the number of terms. Appointments to fill vacancies shall only be for the unexpired portion of the term. There is no swearing in.
Composition
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Virginia §42.1-35 and the adopted by-laws, the Powhatan County Public Library Board of Trustees shall consist of not less than 5 members and no more than 9 members and shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County, upon the recommendation of the seated Board of Trustees. The Library Board may request that the number be increased or decreased if it is advisable. Traditionally, members are appointed by district, with 2 at-large members.