The board advises the County Commissioners on matters relating to the Cabarrus County Library system, including the planning of programs, policies, facilities and budgetary matters. The seven-member board includes representatives selected from the areas of Concord (one member appointed by the Concord City Council and one member appointed by the County Commissioners), Mt. Pleasant, Harrisburg, Midland, and Kannapolis (2). Appointments are for terms of three years.