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Library Board, The

Education

Purpose

The purpose of the Library Board is to determine the scope of the State Library’s collection, establish policy concerning what books and other library materials are to be kept, housed, or exhibited by the State Library; enter agreements with institutions and organizations with similar purposes; promote education in the realm of history and library and archival science throughout the Commonwealth. The board is authorized to sell, grant, and convey to or change the form of investments or control of any funds, securities or other property. The board may confer an honorary degree of patron of letters on any person who has, in its opinion, made an outstanding contribution in the realm of history, library, or archival science.

Term

Five years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Library of Virginia shall be directed by a board, consisting of fifteen members, to be appointed by the Governor, which shall be and remain a corporation under the style of "The Library Board," sometimes in this chapter called the Board. Prior to such appointments the Board may submit to the Governor lists of candidates based upon interest and knowledge, geographic representation, participation in community affairs, and concern for the welfare of the Commonwealth. In no case shall the Governor be bound to make any appointment from among the nominees of the Board. The Board shall meet and organize by electing from its number a chairman and vice-chairman. It shall have the power to appoint such committees and advisory bodies as it deems advisable.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, submit an application.

Member of the General Public	2 seats
Total seats available: 2

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Member:Kimberly Dove

Seat: Member of the General Public

End Date:6/30/2030

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