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HomeEducation CodeCh. 6Art. 2§ 19140 County Librarian Appointment

§ 19140 County Librarian Appointment

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§ 19140 County Librarian Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •When a county sets up a free library, the leaders of the county must pick someone to be the county librarian.
  • •The county leaders are called the 'board of supervisors'.
  • •This rule was made in 1976.

Example

Imagine your county decides to open a new free library for everyone to use.

The leaders of the county, called the board of supervisors, have to choose a person to be in charge of the library. This person is called the county librarian.

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

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§ 19140 County Librarian Appointment

Upon the establishment of a county free library, the board of supervisors shall appoint a county librarian. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county free libraryboard of supervisorscounty librarian

Related Statutes

  • § 19148 County Librarian Salary Funding
  • § 19145 County Librarian Bond Requirement
  • § 19146 County Librarian Duties
  • § 19160 County Library Supervision Rules
  • § 19169 County Library Annual Reports

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19140.
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