2015 Tennessee Code
Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives And Records
Chapter 5 - Regional Library Boards
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 10-5-106 - Donations -- Accounts -- Acquisition of books and equipment -- Lease of realty -- Discontinuance.

(a) The secretary of state, acting through the state librarian and archivist and the division of public libraries and archives, is authorized to accept donations and bequests on behalf of the regional library system. The department of state has the authority to establish or maintain regional library accounts with financial institutions for the deposit of funds from local government sources and other donated funds for the purpose of the acquisition of library books, materials, equipment and services upon request of the chief administrative officer of the respective regional library program subject to title 9, chapter 4, part 3, relative to departmental accounts.

(b) The secretary of state, acting through the division of public libraries and archives, may lease such real estate as may be necessary for library purposes. Any new lease entered into after July 1, 1999, shall be between the state of Tennessee and the lessor and shall contain a clause that its continuance shall be subject to necessary allotments from the secretary of state and the availability of other funds. The state of Tennessee shall honor the remaining terms of any lease for regional library space which is in effect on July 1, 1999.