EDUCATION
CHAPTER 25
COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES
33-2503.Board of library commissioners -- Powers and duties. The board of library
commissioners is designated as the policymaking body for the Idaho
commission for libraries. The board of library commissioners shall
have the following powers and duties:
(1) To foster
and promote library service in the state of Idaho.
(2) To promulgate
all rules and make policies as necessary for the proper conduct of
its business.
(3) To receive
donations of money, materials and other real and personal property,
for the benefit of the Idaho commission for libraries. Title to donations
in any form shall vest in the state of Idaho. Donations shall be held
and controlled by the board of library commissioners.
(4) To promote
and facilitate the establishment, use, and cooperation of libraries
throughout the state so all Idahoans have access to the resources
of those libraries.
(5) To support
or deliver statewide library programs and services.
(6) To accept,
receive, administer and expend, in accordance with the terms thereof,
any moneys, materials or other aid granted, appropriated, or made
available to Idaho by the United States, or any of its agencies, or
by any other public or private source, for library purposes. The board
of library commissioners is authorized to file any accounts required
with reference to receiving and administering all such moneys, materials
and other aid.
(7) To assist
in the establishment of financing of a statewide program of cooperative
library services, which may be in cooperation with any taxing unit,
or public or private agency.
(8) To contract
with other libraries or agencies, within or without the state of Idaho,
to render library services to people of the state of Idaho. The board
of library commissioners shall have authority to reasonably compensate
other library units or agencies for the cost of the services provided
by the other library unit or agency under any such contract. Such
contracts and compensation shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 57, title 67, Idaho
Code.