Section 54-24.3-09 - Regional library cooperative - Powers and dutiesIn the administration of this chapter, each regional library cooperative may:
1. Sue and be sued in the name of the cooperative.2. Designate for the cooperative a central library resource center with responsibility to extend special services to cooperative members while meeting all cooperative standards.3. Designate an administrative officer for the regional library cooperative.4. Establish, manage, maintain, and operate library facilities.5. Employ necessary personnel to carry out this chapter.6. Purchase supplies and equipment.7. Acquire and hold property by purchase, devise, lease, gift, or otherwise and sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property.8. Prepare and adopt a budget.9. Receive and account for funds from cooperative members.11. Make an annual report to each member regarding the budget and expenditures, services rendered, program, development plans, audits, and any other information.12. Enter into contracts necessary to fulfill this chapter.13. Establish and collect rates and charges for services rendered.15. Establish special funds.16. Join and participate in civic and professional organizations.