Library Board of Trustees

Authority: Darlington County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34, Article II.

Membership: Consists of eight members appointed by each county council member to represent each of the eight county council districts.

Term of Office: 4 Year Terms

Responsibilities: Employ a chief librarian; purchase, lease, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the name of the county for the exclusive use of the county public library system with such approval by County Council; acquire books and other library materials and provide for use thereof throughout the county; accept donations of real property, service, books and other items suitable for the library system; designate or mark equipment, rooms and buildings and other library facilities to commemorate and identify gifts and donations made to the library system; cooperate or enter into contracts or agreements with any public or private agency for improved services or financial aid subject to County Council's approval; enter into contracts or agreements with other counties to operate regional or joint libraries and related facilities subject to County Council's approval; receive and expend grants, appropriations, gifts and donations for the operation, expansion, or improvement of the library system; etc.