Advisory Board

Overview

The Onslow County Public Library (OCPL) is a department of Onslow County Government. There are ten members of the Library Advisory Board who are each appointed by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners for three year, staggered terms. There is at least one Board member representing the following townships or constituencies: Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro, White Oak, Stump Sound, Military, Retired Persons, and Minorities. There are two At-Large members.

The Onslow County Public Library Advisory Board serve as advisors of library policy to the commissioners. Bimonthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November in the Main Library Meeting Room.

By-Laws

View the Library Advisory Board By-Laws (PDF).

Apply for the Onslow County Public Library Advisory Board

Want to be involved and play an important role in your community? Want to develop a better understanding of county government? Are you interested in being an ambassador for your county library system? Then put your experience and skills to great use, volunteer to be an OCPL Advisory Board member. 
 
Please note you must be a registered voter in Onslow County in order to be eligible for a vacancy. Print and complete a Citizen Participation Application (PDF) for Onslow County Advisory Boards and Commissions.