Library Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina State Library Commission
Department 
Natural and Cultural Resources
Governor Appointments 
8
Total Board Positions 
15
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-91
Ethics 
No
Term Length 
4 Years - 2 Consecutive
Purpose 
The commission advises the secretary of Cultural Resources on library matters. It is also responsible for evaluating and approving plans for public library development, library cooperation and plans for federally funded library programs. The commission has 15 members, each serving a four-year term. The Governor appoints eight members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Dorothy Rapp 9/19/20196/30/2027LimitedAt-large
James Wesley Rider, Jr. 8/24/20186/30/2026LimitedAt-Large
Mary H. Bartlett 1/19/20186/30/2025LimitedAt-large
Theresa C. Scott 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedAt-large
Barbara Pendry 8/24/20186/30/2026LimitedAt-large
Tammy Baggett 1/19/20186/30/2025LimitedAt-large
Ricky A. Woods 9/19/20196/30/2027LimitedAt-large
Rachel A. Fuerst 8/24/20186/30/2026LimitedAt-large


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