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<section article="ged" article_name="Education" number="23-105" title_number="23" title_name="Libraries" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="State Library Agencies">
  <level label="a">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The State Library Board shall appoint the State Librarian.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The State Library Board shall exercise general direction and control of library development in this State and may:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer this title;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>After considering the recommendations of the State Librarian, establish library policies and procedures for the statewide system of libraries;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Consider the library needs of this State and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly desirable legislation; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>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.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>In accordance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent shall certificate professional library personnel.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <level label="1">
      <text>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.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>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.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>The State Library Board shall approve county public library capital projects for State funding in accordance with § 23–509 of this title.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="g">
    <text>The State Library Board shall develop policies for the operation of libraries that are consistent with the State standards for libraries.</text>
  </level>
</section>
