Massachusetts § 19M - Statewide advisory council on cooperative library programs

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19M — Statewide advisory council on cooperative library programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19M. Statewide advisory council on cooperative library programs

Section 19M. The board of library commissioners shall establish a statewide advisory council on cooperative library programs. This advisory council shall advise the board with regard to the following: statewide program of service; proposed standards for the delivery of statewide network services; recommendations for statewide priorities for interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing; and the effectiveness of the statewide program of services. The council shall prepare and adopt bylaws for the conduct of business which shall be approved by the board of library commissioners.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19M

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19M cover?

Section 19M ("Statewide advisory council on cooperative library programs") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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