Iowa Code § 8A.221
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Library services advisory panel.
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(1) The state librarian shall convene a library services advisory panel to advise and recommend to the department evidence-based best practices, to assist the department to determine service priorities and launch programs, articulate the needs and interests of Iowa librarians, and share research and professional development information.
(2) The library services advisory panel shall consist of no fewer than eleven members representing libraries of all sizes and types, and various population levels and geographic regions of the state. A simple majority of the members appointed shall be appointed by the executive board of the Iowa library association and the remaining members shall be appointed by the state librarian. Terms of members shall begin and end as provided in section 69.19. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments are made for the unexpired portion of the regular term. Members shall serve four-year terms which are staggered at the discretion of the state librarian. A member is eligible for reappointment for three successive terms. The members shall elect a chairperson annually.
(3) The library services advisory panel shall meet at least twice annually and shall submit its recommendations in a report to the department and the state librarian at least once annually. The report shall be timely submitted to allow for consideration of the recommendations prior to program planning and budgeting for the following fiscal year.
(4) Members of the library services advisory panel shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the department.
2011 Acts, ch 132, §60, 106C2012, §256.622023 Acts, ch 19, §1379, 1382C2024, §8A.221
(2) The library services advisory panel shall consist of no fewer than eleven members representing libraries of all sizes and types, and various population levels and geographic regions of the state. A simple majority of the members appointed shall be appointed by the executive board of the Iowa library association and the remaining members shall be appointed by the state librarian. Terms of members shall begin and end as provided in section 69.19. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments are made for the unexpired portion of the regular term. Members shall serve four-year terms which are staggered at the discretion of the state librarian. A member is eligible for reappointment for three successive terms. The members shall elect a chairperson annually.
(3) The library services advisory panel shall meet at least twice annually and shall submit its recommendations in a report to the department and the state librarian at least once annually. The report shall be timely submitted to allow for consideration of the recommendations prior to program planning and budgeting for the following fiscal year.
(4) Members of the library services advisory panel shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the department.
2011 Acts, ch 132, §60, 106C2012, §256.622023 Acts, ch 19, §1379, 1382C2024, §8A.221
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