40:54-16 - Appropriation for furnishing - New Jersey Statutes

40:54-16.  Appropriation for furnishing
    Any municipality that shall establish a library under the provisions of this  article, or that has heretofore established a free public library pursuant to  law, and has purchased or shall purchase lands, and has erected or shall erect  buildings thereon, or both, for the purposes of a free public library, and has  made or shall make appropriations therefor under this article, may make  additional appropriation for the equipment, furnishing and decorating of the  library building in manner following:  The board of trustees shall certify to  the board or body having charge and control of the finances of the municipality  the amount necessary for the equipment, furnishing and decorating of the  library building, and thereupon such board or body may by resolution, at its  discretion and with the approval of the mayor or other chief executive officer  of the municipality, make appropriation of such money and authorize and empower  the board of trustees of the free public library to expend such sum of money.  Upon the passage of such resolution the board of trustees may enter into  contracts for such equipment, furnishing and decorating, and expend money  therefor to the amount of the appropriation.