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Rename the Library Board of Trustees to the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board as Recommended by the Board and Clarify its Responsibilities.
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Staff:
Department:
Susan Brown, Director
Chapel Hill Public Library
Overview: In order to better reflect their role as an Advisory Board to the Library and to Council, the Library Board of Trustees is recommending that Council approve their name change to Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board. The term "Board of Trustees," generally implies that the body has more of an executive function, managing operations, staff, and resources, rather than an advisory role. This name change will provide clear and consistent communication about the function of this important stakeholder group. Additionally, the Board is recommending a revision of their duties as outlined in the ordinance. This revision more accurately reflects the Board's responsibilities and along with the name change, provides clear communication about the function of the Board. One other change is proposed to delete unnecessary and outdated language.
Recommendation(s):
That Council enact this ordinance, amending the Town Code of Ordinances to re-name the Library Board of Trustees to the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board and revising the duties of that Board.
Attachments:
* Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RENAME THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND REVISE THE DUTIES OF THAT BOARD (2018-05-23/O-2)
WHEREAS, Chapel Hill Public Library Board of Trustees membership voted unanimously on February 12, 2018 to request its name be changed to the Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Chapel Hill Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously on May 14, 2018 to recommend revised duties for the Board;
WHEREAS, this name change and revised duties reflect both Chapel Hill Public Library's function as a municipal libra...
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