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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 27, § 144: -- governing board -- Article IV

An interstate library district that operates its own facilities or services must have a governing board, and each participating public library agency must be represented on it.

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-- governing board -- Article IV

An interstate library district that operates its own facilities or services must have a governing board, and each participating public library agency must be represented on it.

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An interstate library district that operates its own facilities or services must have a governing board, and each participating public library agency must be represented on it.

1. Governing board. An interstate library district which establishes, maintains or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year. 2. Representation. Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide.
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