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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 1Pt. 11Ch. 6Art. 3§ 19160 County Library Supervision Rules

§ 19160 County Library Supervision Rules

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§ 19160 County Library Supervision Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The county leaders (board of supervisors) are in charge of the county library.
  • •They can make rules about how the library works.
  • •They can decide where to open new library branches, even in cities.
  • •They can choose how many people work at the library and what their jobs are.

Example

Your town wants a new library branch near the school.

The county leaders can decide to open it there if they think it's a good idea. They also decide if they need to hire more librarians or other workers for the new branch.

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

Official Source
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§ 19160 County Library Supervision Rules

The county free library is under the general supervision of the board of supervisors, which may: (a) Make general rules and regulations regarding the policy of the county free library. (b) Establish, upon the recommendation of the county librarian, branches and stations throughout the county and may locate the branches and stations in cities wherever deemed advisable. (c) Determine the number and kind of employees of the library. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 406, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county free libraryboard of supervisorscounty librarianbranches and stations

Related Statutes

  • § 19169 County Library Annual Reports
  • § 19177 County Law Library Cooperation
  • § 19140 County Librarian Appointment
  • § 19148 County Librarian Salary Funding
  • § 19174 County Library Gift Acceptance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19160.
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