(A) The Board consists of 7 members. Six members shall be residents of the Town of Southern Pines and 1 member shall be a non-resident library cardholder.
(B) The Library Director comprises an eighth non-voting member of the Board and recommends matters for the Board’s consideration. The Director or his/her appointed representative attends all Board meetings.
(C) The Library Board reviews applications from prospective members and, if desired, invites candidates to attend a meeting in a guest capacity.
(1) When a vacancy occurs due to a member who leaves the Board before his/her term expires, the Board shall review pending applications and forward a recommended appointment to the Town Council for consideration.
(2) By November 1 of each year, the Board shall review those terms which expire at the end of the calendar year. The Board shall forward recommended appointments to the Town Council for consideration, which may include re-appointment of an existing member(s) or appointment of a new candidate(s), whether a vacancy occurs or not.
(Ord. 1964, passed 2-8-2022)