Md. Code, Education § 23-105
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 23-105, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§23–105.
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(a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this article, the State Library Board has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b) The State Library Board shall appoint the State Librarian.
(c) The State Library Board shall exercise general direction and control of library development in this State and may:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer this title;
(2) After considering the recommendations of the State Librarian, establish library policies and procedures for the statewide system of libraries;
(3) Consider the library needs of this State and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly desirable legislation; and
(4) With the approval of the Governor, accept, administer, and spend any appropriation, gift, or grant for library purposes from the federal government or from any other person.
(d) In accordance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent shall certificate professional library personnel.
(e) (1) Each year the State Library Board shall report to the Governor and the people of this State on the support, condition, progress, and needs of libraries.
(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include any findings of the State Library Agency related to its duties under § 23–106(b)(4) of this subtitle.
(f) The State Library Board shall approve county public library capital projects for State funding in accordance with § 23–509 of this title.
(g) The State Library Board shall develop policies for the operation of libraries that are consistent with the State standards for libraries.
(b) The State Library Board shall appoint the State Librarian.
(c) The State Library Board shall exercise general direction and control of library development in this State and may:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer this title;
(2) After considering the recommendations of the State Librarian, establish library policies and procedures for the statewide system of libraries;
(3) Consider the library needs of this State and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly desirable legislation; and
(4) With the approval of the Governor, accept, administer, and spend any appropriation, gift, or grant for library purposes from the federal government or from any other person.
(d) In accordance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent shall certificate professional library personnel.
(e) (1) Each year the State Library Board shall report to the Governor and the people of this State on the support, condition, progress, and needs of libraries.
(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include any findings of the State Library Agency related to its duties under § 23–106(b)(4) of this subtitle.
(f) The State Library Board shall approve county public library capital projects for State funding in accordance with § 23–509 of this title.
(g) The State Library Board shall develop policies for the operation of libraries that are consistent with the State standards for libraries.
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