The Carver County Board has been granted more responsibilities in managing the county library system.
Signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty May 1, the law allows the board to control financing and administration of the system, except for duties that are specific to the library board.
In part, the library board is responsible for policies and rules, review of the annual operating budget, creation of a five-year capital plan, and it has sole authority and discretion in dealing with collections and meeting room use.
Similar authority was granted to Washington County in 2005.
Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska) and Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) sponsor the law, which takes effect upon local approval.
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