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File #: 2025-1200    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointment Status: Appointment
File created: 8/14/2025 In control: PECS-Planning, Economic Development & Community Services Committee
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Appoint Mr. William E. (Ted) Rhinehart to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees.
Attachments: 1. Rhinehart_Resume_Redacted

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Chief Executive Office                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

Appoint Mr. William E. (Ted) Rhinehart to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees.

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Information Contact: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

Phone Number: 404-371-2881

 

PURPOSE:

 Pursuant to Section 13A of the DeKalb County Organizational Act and the bylaws and constitution of the DeKalb County Public Library, CEO Cochran-Johnson nominates Mr. Ted Rhinehart, who has been vetted and recommended as the nominee by the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees, to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees.

This is for a four (4) year term that will expire December 31, 2028. Mr. Rhinehart succeeds Sara Fountain, who served three (3) consecutive terms, the last of which ended on December 31, 2024.

 

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees manages the operations of the DeKalb County Public Library System.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No cost to the County.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the appointment of Mr. William E. (Ted) Rhinehart to Post 8 of the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees for a four-year term that expires on December 31, 2028.