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AUG 2.11985BOOK 61 FA, 804 library capable of serving a wide variety of citizens and public needs; WHEREAS, requirements for financial support for a public library system have grown far beyond that which can be supplied with even the most dedicated and capable efforts at private fund raisings; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners presently contributes approximately 62% of the funding necessary to operate the Indian River County Library and approximately 80% of the funding necessary to operate the Sebastian Area County Library; WHEREAS, it would be desirable and worthwhile. to insure that planning and actions with regard to the public library are conducted under citizen scrutiny and with accountability to the citizens of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the future delivery of high-quality public library services to the citizens of Indian River County will require planning and operation by qualified individuals and a greater amount of funding than is presently available; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: 1. There is established the Indian River County Public Library Advisory Board, which shall be composed of the following members: Dr. Jeffrey Slade Fran Ross Mary Louise Scheidt Mike Rose Betty Jean Hensick A member to be designated by Terry Goff the Indian River County Fred West School Board 2. The Advisory Board shall prepare a Report and Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners establishing a plan for the future of the Public Library. The plan should address, but not be limited to, administration, finance, personnel, and physical facilities necessary for delivery of quality public library services by a department to be created within County government. The plan should be presented to the Board of County Commissioners no later than December 31, 1985. 7A