A 14-member Library Advisory Commission is appointed by the Wake County Board of Commissioners. This board advises the County Commissioners on matters of policy and program for library services. The library director works directly with this board to keep it informed and seek its advice on matters pertaining to policy and program. Planning and leading Administration leads the system staff and board in the development of plans to deliver services. Working with staff at all levels, administration develops and presents the system Mission and Vision.
Teamwork is one of the highest priorities of the county.
Administration helps to develop teamwork within the system by example and by encouraging the staff to use it as well. The administration acts as both formal and informal liaison with the general public and other divisions and departments of County Government as well as other government and private agencies as may be necessary.