§ 20-5-42. Membership of Boards of Trustees
A county board of trustees shall consist of at least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the library on a regular basis. Appointments shall be made in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system, shall be transmitted to the appointee and to the library, and shall state the length […]
§ 20-5-58. Time Requirement for Existing Library Systems to Conform With Part
A library system existing prior to July 1, 1984, shall have until July 1, 1989, to comply fully with the provisions of this part, and any provision to the contrary within Chapter 24 of Title 43, relating to libraries, shall be superseded by the provisions of this part. History. Code 1981, § 20-5-58 , enacted […]
§ 20-5-43. Duties and Responsibilities of Boards of Trustees
The board of trustees shall have duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the following: To employ a library director who meets state certification requirements and such other employees as necessary upon the recommendation of the library system director; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to delegate employment of staff […]
§ 20-5-59. Exemption of Municipal Public Libraries From Part
This part shall not apply to any municipal public library. History. Code 1981, § 20-5-59 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1.
§ 20-5-44. Compensation of Trustees
Members of the board of trustees shall receive no compensation; provided, however, that such members may be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of library business or if stipulated in terms of any bequest or gift. Dues or fees for membership in local, state, regional, and national library associations may […]
§ 20-5-45. Directors of Library Systems; Duties and Responsibilities
Every public library system shall have a director. Any person appointed as director of a public library system must hold at least a Grade 5(b) Librarian’s Professional Graduate Certificate, as defined by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians; provided, however, that any person who was serving as acting director of a public library […]
§ 20-5-46. Reports of the Library System
The library system shall make such reports as deemed necessary by local and state funding agencies. In every case at least an annual report of activities, income, and expenditures shall be filed with each funding agency. History. Code 1981, § 20-5-46 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1.
§ 20-5-47. Written Constitution
The board of trustees of each county and regional library shall have a written constitution and bylaws stating policy which shall be approved by the board. Such constitution and bylaws shall be drafted in accordance with the current edition of the Handbook on Constitutions, By-laws and Contracts for Georgia Public Libraries. Policies stated in the […]
§ 20-5-48. Ownership of Library Property
A clear title in fee simple to an approved site on which a library facility is to be located shall be held by either the library board of trustees or the county or municipality. Title to property used for library purposes shall be vested in the library board of trustees or in that local agency […]
§ 20-5-49. Authorization of Library Systems to Enter Into Contracts
Library systems are authorized to make and enter into such contracts or agreements as are deemed necessary and desirable. All such contracts or agreements entered into shall: Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which such contracts or agreements are applicable; Provide for the allocation of costs and other […]