Library trustees keep limit at three four‑year terms after debate

Jan 14, 2026

Beaufort County Library trustees discussed whether to change trustee term limits and voted to keep the bylaw at three four‑year terms, citing governance continuity and concern about loss of institutional knowledge.

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Beaufort County Library Board trustees voted to retain the current limit of three four‑year terms for trustees after a discussion about turnover, continuity and how partial terms are counted. Chair Ben Miller called for a motion to consider changing term limits; trustees debated options including two‑term limits, unlimited terms and keeping the current three‑term cap.

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