MEMBERS: 15 + 1 member appointed by City of Winterville

TERM: 5 years - limit 2 consecutive 5 year terms

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws § 20-5-2

MEETING INFORMATION

• Regular meetings: Second Tuesday - quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct) at 4:00 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Boardroom, 2025 Baxter Street 
• Special meetings: determined at the time of call

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Trustee Job Description from the 1996 edition of the Georgia Public Library Trustees Handbook)

• The issues and decisions involved in the administration of the modern public library are varied and complex. Trusteeship is not only an honorary position; it is also a working relationship with the community, library staff, and fellow trustees.
• Trustees must devote a great deal of time and express a high level of interest to fulfill their duties. Commitment is the primary qualification for those who serve on the board.
• Effective boards consist of informed, dedicated citizens who represent a cross-section of the community. There is a direct correlation between the quality of library service a community is provided and the knowledge, capability, and enthusiasm of its board members.

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT:
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT:
Valerie Bell, Regional Director
706-613-3650

MORE INFORMATION
ACC Library website - www.athenslibrary.org/athens