Substitute
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Reappointment of Valerie Boyd to DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees
Body
Information Contact: Alison Weissinger
Phone Number: 404-508-7190
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 20-5-42(a) and the Constitution and Bylaws the DeKalb County Library System, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners may appoint up to ten (10) member from the public at-large.
Ms. Valerie Boyd is being reappointment to the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees as a member from the public-at-large by t e Board of Commission. This is a four (4) year term to run from January 1, 2021
through December 31, 2024
NEED/IMPACT:
The operation of the DeKalb County Public Library is legally vested in the Board of Trustees under the provision of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 5, Article 40. Per the Constitution and By-Laws of the DeKalb County Public Library eight (8) county appointees from the public at-large serve on the Board of Trustees along with two municipal appointees, the CEO and the Executive Assistant to the CEO. Appointees typically serve four (4) year terms and can be reappointed for a total of three (3) consecutive terms.
Ms. Valerie Boyd is a current member of the DeKalb County Library Board of Trustees and an avid library user and supporter. She is an associate professor at the University of Georgia. Her experiences solidify her knowledge of DeKalb County and her commitment to community advocacy and quality of life issues have helped to ensure that she continues to be an effective Trustee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Valerie Boyd to the DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire on December 31, 2024.