2016 North Dakota Century Code Title 54 State Government Chapter 54-24.4 Library Coordinating Council
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CHAPTER 54-24.4
LIBRARY COORDINATING COUNCIL
54-24.4-01. North Dakota library coordinating council - Members - Term.
The North Dakota library coordinating council consists of eleven members. The president of
the North Dakota library association, or the president's designee, is an ex officio voting member
of the council. The state librarian is an ex officio nonvoting member of the council. The governor
shall appoint nine members to the council, one of whom must represent special libraries, one of
whom must represent public higher education institution libraries, one of whom must represent
private higher education institution libraries, one of whom must represent school libraries, two of
whom must represent public libraries, one of whom must represent disabled, economically
disadvantaged, and minority populations, and two citizens at large. All appointed members,
except citizens at large, must be practicing librarians. The governor shall take into account
reasonable geographic considerations when appointing members of the council. The term of
each member is three years. If at any time during a member's term the member ceases to
possess the qualifications required by this section, the member's office is deemed vacant and
the governor shall appoint a qualified representative to complete the term of office. No member
may be appointed to serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.
54-24.4-02. North Dakota library coordinating council - Compensation and expense
reimbursement.
Each member of the North Dakota library coordinating council is entitled to receive as
compensation sixty-two dollars and fifty cents per day, together with expenses as provided in
sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09, while attending meetings or performing duties directed by the
council. No compensation may be paid under this section to any council member who receives
compensation as a regular state official or employee.
54-24.4-03. North Dakota library coordinating council - Meetings.
The North Dakota library coordinating council shall hold at least one meeting each calendar
year for the purpose of awarding grants or contracts. The council shall give notice to the press
and the public of any council meeting at least thirty days in advance of the meeting. Awarding of
any grant or contract requires approval by two-thirds of the members of the council.
54-24.4-04. North Dakota library coordinating council - Powers.
The North Dakota library coordinating council may elect from its members an executive
committee to assist it in performing its duties. The council, in consultation with the state
librarian, may request assistance from the staff of the state library in performing its powers and
duties.
54-24.4-05. North Dakota library coordinating council - Duties.
The North Dakota library coordinating council shall:
1. Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the services and programs of libraries
in the state.
2. Serve as the state advisory council on libraries as required by Public Law
No. 101-254.
3. Approve the distribution of grants to libraries, except for grants distributed under
chapter 54-24.2.
4. Facilitate the development of a comprehensive statewide online library catalog,
promote statewide resource sharing, and encourage electronic networking among all
types of libraries.
5. Strengthen the state library in its role of coordinating and enriching library service in
the state.
6. Support and strengthen library cooperative ventures, including consortia, regional
associations, and partnerships, in their role of extending and improving library services
in the state.
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Promote equitable access to information resources and library services to persons
throughout the state.
Promote the services of libraries and librarians.
Take action necessary to carry out chapter 54-24.3 and this chapter.
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