Section 16-21-30 – Short Title.

Section 16-21-30 Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Virtual Library Act. (Act 2009-575, p. 1687, §1.)

Section 16-21-31 – Definitions.

Section 16-21-31 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) AVL. The Alabama Virtual Library. An educational entity that provides a collection of online electronic resources for research, instruction, and general information. (2) COUNCIL. The Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council. (Act 2009-575, p. 1687, §2.)

Section 16-21-32 – Purpose.

Section 16-21-32 Purpose. The intent of this article shall be to create the Alabama Virtual Library and the Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council. (Act 2009-575, p. 1687, §3.)

Section 16-21-33 – Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council.

Section 16-21-33 Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council. (a) There is created the Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council whose purpose shall be to manage and govern the AVL. The council shall be the collective decision making body for the AVL. The council, representing the five partner agencies, shall determine the vision for future expansion and development […]

Section 16-21-34 – Adoption of Rules; Membership of Council.

Section 16-21-34 Adoption of rules; membership of council. (a) The council may adopt rules to govern its proceedings according to the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) The council membership shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of this state. (Act 2009-575, p. 1687, §5.)

Section 16-21-35 – Educational Entity; Funding.

Section 16-21-35 Educational entity; funding. The Alabama Virtual Library as currently administered is recognized and established as an educational entity for public school students. The Alabama Virtual Library may receive allocations from the Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account pursuant to Amendment 709 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. (Act 2004-386, p. 642, §1.)