<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 24-37. - Powers and duties.</div>
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               (a)
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               The library board of trustees shall elect a chairperson and may elect other officers.
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               (b)
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               The trustees shall have the following duties:
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               (1)
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               Assist in the development of a strategic plan for library services by providing input
               into the establishment of system-wide priorities, raising awareness about the planning
               process by soliciting feedback from citizens on existing and future library services,
               participating in the process of developing a mission, vision, and values for the system,
               and making recommendations to the board of commissioners for the strategic plan's
               adoption.
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               (2)
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               Contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan over time, assisting the library
               director by individually and collectively assuming responsibility for furthering specific
               strategies, based on the available talents and resources of each board member and
               as requested by the library director.
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               (3)
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               Maintain knowledge of and support library adherence to state and national standards
               for library services, including the North Carolina Public Library Standards and those
               of the American Library Association and the Public Library Association.
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               (4)
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               Understand and promote the vision and mission of the public library in the community,
               and advocate for equal and unrestricted access to library services and materials for
               all in the community.
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               (5)
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               In consultation with the library director, make recommendations on library services
               and policies.
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               (6)
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               In consultation with the library director, make recommendations concerning the construction
               and improvement of buildings and other structures for the library system.
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               (Ord. No. 2016-05, 3-7-2016)
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