A regional library meeting the definition in 07 NCAC 02I .0301 may be established according to the following schedule:

1. (1) On or before July 1 of the fiscal year prior to the establishment of the regional library, a representative of the participating local governmental units shall submit to the State Library of North Carolina a written notification of intent to form a regional library and establish eligibility for grants to public libraries.
2. (2) On or before January 31 of the fiscal year prior to the establishment of the regional library, the representative shall submit to the State Library of North Carolina a copy of the agreement establishing the regional library consistent with 07 NCAC 02I .0302.
3. (3) On or before June 1 of the fiscal year prior to the establishment of the regional library, the representative shall submit to the State Library of North Carolina a long-range plan of service and a proposed budget and shall provide evidence of eligibility to receive grants to public libraries according to 07 NCAC 02I .0201.

History Note: Authority G.S. 125-2; 143B-10;
Eff. April 1, 2011;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2017.