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Current through October 2005, Supplement No. 5
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*Cross references: Education, ch. 115.
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Sec. 125-1. Public libraries.
Sec. 125-1. Public libraries.
(a) The Tribal Council does hereby establish and recognize as public libraries
the Qualla Boundary Public Library and the Snowbird Community Library.
(b) The Snowbird Community Library shall operate as a branch of the Qualla
Boundary Public Library.
(c) The public library shall be governed by a board of trustees, composed
of nine members plus the librarian, who shall serve as a nonvoting, ex-officio
member. The board shall have the power and authority to organize, to adopt
bylaws and elect officers.
(d) The members of the board of trustees shall serve staggered terms of three
years, so that three positions will become vacant each year.
(e) Membership to the board shall be by nomination from the recognized and
organized civic groups on the Qualla Boundary and the Tribal Council Library
Committee, with final selection to be made by the Principal Chief.
(f) The Library Committee shall establish criteria for selection of board
members, which shall include dedication to the library and ability to carry
out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
(Res. No. 140, 6-23-1978; Res. No. 367, 4-2-1981; Res. No. 325, 9-28-1982)