Library Board of Trustees

Library Board Meetings

Meeting Minutes

Minutes are available following approval. Approved minutes may be viewed here.

Mission

Powhatan County Public Library is an innovative resource serving as a community center, providing access to technology, engaging activities, and excellent customer service.

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Click here to view PCPL's Five Year Plan for 2021-2026.

Library Board of Trustees Members

NamePositionDistrict
Joanne Fico ChairpersonDistrict 3
Geri Venable
Vice ChairpersonDistrict 5
Randy SchulkersTreasurerAt-Large
Susan AshSecretary
District 4
Janice EppersonBoard MemberDistrict 2
Jacqueline Henshaw-AndersonBoard MemberAt-Large
Betsy MuellerBoard MemberDistrict 1


Ex Officio Members

NamePosition
Chandra McPhersonLibrary Director

Duties

  • The Board becomes familiar with the State and Federal aid programs and with State and National library standards.
  • The Board observes what constitutes good library service by reading, attending library meetings, and visiting other libraries.
  • Each Board member works actively for the improvement of all libraries by supporting library legislation in the State and Nation.
  • The Library Board has control of the expenditures of all monies credited to the Library.
  • The Board accepts donations and bequests of money, personal property or real estate for the establishment and maintenance of the Library. Authority to accept and distribute federal funds, to accept grants and to allocate such funds subject to restrictions under Virginia State Code 42.1-57 rests with the Library Board.

Finances

The Library Board has control of the expenditures of all monies credited to the library. The board also accepts donations and bequests of money, personal property or real estate for the establishment and maintenance of the library. Authority to accept and distribute federal funds, to accept grants and to allocate such funds subject to restrictions under Virginia State Code 42.1-57 rests with the Library Board.

  1. Membership
  2. Appointment
  3. Composition

Library Board of Trustee Membership

  • Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Virginia §42.1-35 and the adopted by-laws, the Powhatan County Public Library Board of Trustees shall consist of not less than 5 members and no more than 9 members and shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County.
  • The Library Board may request that the number be increased or decreased if it is advisable.
  • Traditionally, members are appointed by district, with 2 at-large members.

Compensation

There is no compensation for serving on this board.