Maine § 7. - Private support organization
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7. — Private support organization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.. Private support organization
1. Designation of private support organization. The State Librarian shall designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine State Library. The designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine State Library and the library's programs.
2. Nonvoting member on board of directors. The State Librarian, or the librarian's designee, must be made a nonvoting ex officio member of the private support organization's board of directors.
3. Plan of work. The State Librarian shall negotiate an annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine State Library and the private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation.
4. Use of property. The State Librarian may permit the appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine State Library by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set out in subsection 1 and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7. cover?
Section 7. ("Private support organization") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 7.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 7. apply to my situation?
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