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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 2§ 18910 Public Library Trustees

§ 18910 Public Library Trustees

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§ 18910 Public Library Trustees

Key Takeaways

  • •The public library is run by a group of 5 people called the board of library trustees.
  • •These 5 people are chosen by the mayor or another leader of the city.
  • •The city's lawmakers must agree with the choice of these 5 people.

Example

The mayor of a small town wants to pick a new group to manage the local library.

The mayor chooses 5 people to be on the library board, but the town's council must agree with these choices before they can start managing the library.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18910 Public Library Trustees

The public library shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the mayor, president of the board of trustees, or other executive head of the municipality, with the consent of the legislative body of the municipality. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteesmayorpresident of the board of trusteesexecutive head of the municipalitylegislative body of the municipality

Related Statutes

  • § 18923 Library Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 18919 Library Board Rulemaking Authority
  • § 18920 Library Trust Administration
  • § 18921 Library Board Powers
  • § 18922 Library Purchasing Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18910.
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