Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 23-105
Powers and duties of State Library Board
Effective Apr 25, 2024Added as Education § 23-104 by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 494, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006. Renumbered as Education § 23-105 and amended by Acts 2017, c. 337, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 338, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 6, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019; Acts 2024, c. 129, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 130, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024.State of Maryland
- (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.
Added as Education § 23-104 by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 494, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006. Renumbered as Education § 23-105 and amended by Acts 2017, c. 337, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 338, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 6, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019; Acts 2024, c. 129, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 130, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024.