Section 14-2-27 – Definition of terms.
14-2-27. Definition of terms. Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean: (1)”Governing body,” the commission, council, or other elected body which governs a local governmental unit; (2)”Librarian,” the chief administrative officer of a public library; (3)”Local governmental unit,” any chartered governmental unit, county, or municipality, or two or […]
Section 14-2-28 – Existing libraries covered by chapter–Changes to effect compliance–Terms of previous contracts unaffected.
14-2-28. Existing libraries covered by chapter–Changes to effect compliance–Terms of previous contracts unaffected. Every existing public library shall be considered to be established under this chapter, and the public library board of trustees and the governing body of the local governmental unit in which the library is located shall make any changes necessary to effect […]
Section 14-2-29 – Optional methods of providing library service.
14-2-29. Optional methods of providing library service. Any governing body may provide public library services by either: (1)Establishing a public library; (2)Contracting with an established public library for extension of its services and loan of its materials to the citizens of the contracting local governmental unit; or (3)Joining with one or more governing bodies under […]
Section 14-2-30 – Resolution or ordinance to provide services.
14-2-30. Resolution or ordinance to provide services. Any governing body may provide for public library services under one of the options offered in §14-2-29 by passing and entering upon its minutes a resolution or ordinance to that effect. Source: SL 1976, ch 143, §3.