Legislation Details

File #: 26-0276    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Arts and Libraries Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/16/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners authorizing the acceptance of the donation of books at the Fulton County Library System and approving the Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County on behalf of the Fulton County Library System and Republic of China (Taiwan), through its Consular Officer, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office of Atlanta for donations to and programming within the Fulton County Library System; and for other purposes.
Attachments: 1. Resolution Authorizing Fulton to Accept Donation of Books from ROC-Taiwan (1), 2. DRAFT - FCLS - Taiwan - Agreement RE 2026 Book Donation and Programming (2)
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DEPARTMENT
Library

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request for approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners authorizing the acceptance of the donation of books at the Fulton County Library System and approving the Memorandum of Agreement between Fulton County on behalf of the Fulton County Library System and Republic of China (Taiwan), through its Consular Officer, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office of Atlanta for donations to and programming within the Fulton County Library System; and for other purposes.

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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County Code ? 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over directing and controlling all property of the County.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND

This request is for a Memorandum of Agreement between the {Republic of China (Taiwan), through its Consular Officer, Taipei Economic &Cultural Office of Atlanta.} With this request there will be a donation of books as well as programming provided at Fulton County library locations.

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This program's intent is to introduce Taiwan's culture, cuisine, and innovation to the Atlanta community through interactive public programming. The event will have four main components which include a book donation, Mandarin learning, Taiwanese food, demonstration and cultural activity. It will achieve the following objectives.
* Promote awareness of Taiwan's culture, language, and technical achievements
* Strengthen community...

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