Library Advisory Board

The Advisory Board exercises the powers, authority, and responsibilities delegated to it by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. This Board performs the duties of an advisory board and has no legal responsibilities other than those granted by the Wayne County Commissioners. In general, the Advisory Board acts as a liaison between the library, local government, and the community.

Meetings

The Board meets the 3rd Friday of each month, except July and December, at noon unless the chairman of the board has upon notice to the members scheduled another meeting time. The meetings, which are open to the public, are held in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium in the Goldsboro Library.

Advisory Board Members

The Advisory Board is composed of 7 appointees and a member of the county commissioners as an ex-officio member. The Board of Commissioners of Wayne County appoints and reappoints members as vacancies occur. The current members are as follows:

  • Jean Milleson (term expires 8/2025)
  • Hiawatha Jones (term expires 12/2025) – email
  • Esteban Guzmán (term expires 6/2026) – email
  • Connie Whaley (term expires 9/2026) – email

  • Cheryl Dobson (term expires 10/2026) – email
  • Amita Shreenath (term expires 6/2027) – email
  • Kyle Saylors (term expires 6/2027) – email
  • Antonio Williams (Ex-Officio): Phone: 919-396-5144; email