The board as provided for in Section 4-9-35 shall be authorized to exercise powers as to the policies of the county library which shall not be inconsistent with the general policies established by the governing body of the county, and pursuant to that authority shall be empowered to:
(1) Employ a chief librarian whose qualifications and credentials shall meet the certification requirements of the State Library Board, and who shall be responsible to the county library board for the administration of the program and the selection of library staff members required to carry out the functions of the library system.
(2) Purchase, lease, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the name of the county for the exclusive use of the county public library system. Provided, however, any such conveyance, lease or purchase of real property shall be by the county governing body in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4-9-10 et seq. and Sections 5-1-10 et seq., as amended.
(3) Acquire books and other library materials and provide for use thereof throughout the county.
(4) Accept donations of real property, services, books and other items suitable for use in the library system.
(5) Designate or mark equipment, rooms and buildings, and other library facilities to commemorate and identify gifts and donations made to the library system.
(6) Cooperate or enter into contracts or agreements with any public or private agency which results in improved services or the receipt of financial aid in carrying out the functions of the library system. Provided, however, such contracts and agreements shall be subject to approval by the governing body of the county.
(7) Enter into contracts or agreements with other counties to operate regional or joint libraries and related facilities. Provided, however, such contracts and agreements shall be subject to approval by the governing body of the county.
(8) Receive and expend grants, appropriations, gifts and donations from any private or public source for the operation, expansion or improvement of the library system.
(9) Take any actions deemed necessary and proper by the board to establish, equip, operate and maintain an effective library system within limits of approved appropriations of county council.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 564 Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 4-9-20. Designation of permissible alternative forms of government.
Section 4-9-25. Powers of counties.
Section 4-9-33. Referendum required to approve creation of county police department.
Section 4-9-35. County public library systems; boards of trustees.
Section 4-9-36. Duties of boards of trustees.
Section 4-9-37. Additional duties of boards of trustees.
Section 4-9-38. Status of donations for tax purposes; applicability of state laws.
Section 4-9-39. Funding of systems; transfer of assets of former libraries.
Section 4-9-40. Power of county to contract for services within municipalities.
Section 4-9-45. Police jurisdiction of coastal counties.
Section 4-9-81. Authority for increasing size of governing body of district; procedure.
Section 4-9-100. Council members shall not hold other offices; salaries and expenses of members.
Section 4-9-150. Audits of county records; designation of auditors; public inspection of report.
Section 4-9-155. Repealed by 1994 Act No. 516, Section 36, eff August 31, 1994.
Section 4-9-160. Council shall provide for centralized purchasing system.
Section 4-9-190. Certain provisions inapplicable to board of commissioners form of government.
Section 4-9-410. Membership of council; election, term, and compensation of supervisor.
Section 4-9-420. Powers and duties of supervisor.
Section 4-9-440. Applicability of Article 1.
Section 4-9-610. Membership of council; election and term of members.
Section 4-9-630. Powers and duties of administrator.
Section 4-9-640. Preparation and submission of budget and descriptive statement.
Section 4-9-650. Authority of administrator over certain elected officials.
Section 4-9-660. Authority of council and its members over county officers and employees.
Section 4-9-670. Applicability of Article 1.
Section 4-9-810. Membership of council; election and terms of members.
Section 4-9-830. Powers and duties of manager.
Section 4-9-840. Preparation and submission of budget and descriptive statement.
Section 4-9-860. Election or appointment of county treasurer and auditor.
Section 4-9-870. Applicability of Article 1.
Section 4-9-1010. Membership of county board of commissioners.
Section 4-9-1030. Board shall be county governing body; duties of board.
Section 4-9-1040. Time and place of meetings; special meetings; notice.
Section 4-9-1050. Board may elect clerk; duties, salary, and term of office.
Section 4-9-1070. Commissioners may administer oaths and punish for contempt of their proceedings.
Section 4-9-1080. Commissioners shall not be interested in certain contracts.
Section 4-9-1090. Commissioners must give bond.
Section 4-9-1100. Governor shall make certain appointments.
Section 4-9-1220. Electors may petition for repeal of certain ordinances.
Section 4-9-1230. Election shall be held where council fails to adopt or repeal ordinance.