The members of the library board shall organize by electing officers and adopting bylaws and regulations. The board has the authority to direct all the affairs of the library, including the authority to appoint a library administrator. The library administrator shall direct the internal affairs of the library, including hiring and directing such assistants or employees as may be necessary. The board may make and enforce rules and regulations and establish branches of service at its discretion. The board may expend funds for the special training and formal education of library personnel; provided, that such personnel shall agree to work in the library for at least two (2) years after completion of such training and education. The board may receive donations, devises, and bequests to be used by it directly for library purposes. The board may hold and convey realty and personal property and negotiate leases for and on behalf of such library. The board shall furnish to the state library agency such statistics and information as may be required, and shall make annual reports to the county legislative body or city governing body.
The following people were appointed by the Hickman County Legislative Body to serve as members of the board of directors for the Hickman County Public Library.
- Brian Graham
- Board Chairman
Centerville, Tennessee - Barbara Mayberry
- Board Vice-Chairman
Duck River, Tennessee - Ashely Barnhill
- Board Secretary
Bon Aqua, Tennessee - Brian Crist
- Board Treasurer
Centerville, Tennessee - Elsa Rodriguez-Lopez
- Board Member
Lyles, Tennessee - Cindy Chessor
- Board Member
Centerville, Tennessee - Jennifer Hudgins
- Board Member
Centerville, Tennessee