54-24.4 Library Coordinating Council - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 54-24.4LIBRARY COORDINATING COUNCIL54-24.4-01. North Dakota library coordinating council - Members - Term. The NorthDakota library coordinating council consists of eleven members.The president of the NorthDakota library association is an ex officio voting member of the council. The state librarian is an
ex officio nonvoting member of the council. The governor shall appoint nine members to the
council, one of whom must represent special libraries, one of whom must represent public higher
education institution libraries, one of whom must represent private higher education institution
libraries, one of whom must represent school libraries, two of whom must represent public
libraries, one of whom must represent disabled, economically disadvantaged, and minority
populations, and two citizens at large. All appointed members, except citizens at large, must be
practicing librarians. The governor shall take into account reasonable geographic considerations
when appointing members of the council. The term of each member is three years. If at any
time during a member's term the member ceases to possess the qualifications required by this
section, the member's office is deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint a qualified
representative to complete the term of office. No member may be appointed to serve more than
two consecutive three-year terms.54-24.4-02. North Dakota library coordinating council - Compensation and expensereimbursement. Each member of the North Dakota library coordinating council is entitled to
receive as compensation sixty-two dollars and fifty cents per day, together with expenses as
provided in sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09, while attending meetings or performing duties
directed by the council. No compensation may be paid under this section to any council member
who receives compensation as a regular state official or employee.54-24.4-03. North Dakota library coordinating council - Meetings. The North Dakotalibrary coordinating council shall hold at least one meeting each calendar year for the purpose of
awarding grants or contracts. The council shall give notice to the press and the public of any
council meeting at least thirty days in advance of the meeting. Awarding of any grant or contract
requires approval by two-thirds of the members of the council.54-24.4-04. North Dakota library coordinating council - Powers. The North Dakotalibrary coordinating council may elect from its members an executive committee to assist it in
performing its duties. The council, in consultation with the state librarian, may request assistance
from the staff of the state library in performing its powers and duties.54-24.4-05. North Dakota library coordinating council - Duties. The North Dakotalibrary coordinating council shall:1.Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the services and programs of
libraries in the state.2.Serve as the state advisory council on libraries as required by Public Law
No. 101-254.3.Approve the distribution of grants to libraries, except for grants distributed under
chapter 54-24.2.4.Facilitate the development of a comprehensive statewide online library catalog,
promote statewide resource sharing, and encourage electronic networking among all
types of libraries.5.Strengthen the state library in its role of coordinating and enriching library service in
the state.Page No. 16.Support and strengthen library cooperative ventures, including consortia, regional
associations, and partnerships, in their role of extending and improving library
services in the state.7.Promote equitable access to information resources and library services to persons
throughout the state.8.Promote the services of libraries and librarians.9.Take action necessary to carry out chapter 54-24.3 and this chapter.Page No. 2Document Outlinechapter 54-24.4 library coordinating council