9 Del. C. § 803

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§ Â 803. Authority to establish systems.

Official statutory text

Kent County may establish a countywide library system or 1 or more district library systems by ordinance after public hearing held after 10 days’ notice published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the County. In the event a district library is created said ordinance shall also create a library commission for each library district to advise the Levy Court on the operation of the district library. This power includes the power to acquire real estate by purchase, gift or devise.

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