Membership

Membership. Appointments to the Board are made by the governor in accordance with §39-3-101. Membership consists of two members at large, one librarian with a master’s degree in library science from a school accredited by the American Library Association, one public library trustee, and one representative, the president or her designee from the Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs. A. Terms of Office. Members shall be appointed for five-year, staggered terms. Each member will hold office until his or her successor is appointed or the member’s death or resignation. B. Compensation. Board members receive no compensation other than actual traveling expenses incurred while on business for the Library Commission as required by §39-3-105. C. Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by gubernatorial appointment for the unexpired term.