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Unicoi County library board adopts new filming policy
Summary
The Unicoi County Public Library Board unanimously approved an updated Filming Policy at its July 25 meeting, aiming to clarify recording rules and donor/visitor expectations; the motion passed 6–0 and will be added to the library’s policy manual.
The Unicoi County Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved an updated Filming Policy during its July 25 meeting in Erwin.
Gail Snodgrass moved to approve the policy and Jan Bowden seconded; the motion carried with all six trustees present voting yes. The motion was recorded as approved "as submitted." The board’s recorded attendees were President Cathy Griffith, Vice President Jan Bowden, Secretary Andy Frazier, and members Stana Donnelly, Jenna Lafever and Gail Snodgrass; Treasurer Shane O’Hare was absent.
Board discussion on the item was brief. The policy update was presented under Old Business; the transcript records the board’s formal approval but does not record additional conditions or amendments attached to the motion.
The new policy will be incorporated into the library’s policy manual and will govern staff responses to requests to film or record inside library facilities. The board did not record any changes to fee or permit structures at the July 25 session.
The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 22, 2024, when staff or trustees could propose additional clarifications if needed.
