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Section 1: Library Board of Rhode Island

The effective date of the current revision of the Library Board of Rhode Island handbook is September 2023.

A. Rhode Island General Laws

The State of Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) set forth statutes that establish boards, agencies and the laws that govern those agencies and their programs.

The following sections of RIGL Title 29 Chapter 3.1 address the Library Board of Rhode Island:

  1. 29-3.1-2.2: Library Board of Rhode Island established
  2. 29-3.1-3.1: Appointment of members of the library board
  3. 29-3.1-3.2: Removal of public members of library board
  4. 29-3.1-4.1: Powers and duties of library board
  5. 29-3.1-4.2: Meetings of library board

The complete text of RIGL Title 29 Chapter 3.1 addresses both the Library Board of Rhode Island and the Office of Library and Information Services.

B-D. Library Board of Rhode Island (LBRI)

The following sections provide the bylaws and policies that govern the board and the requirements of board members.

  1. LBRI Bylaws
  2. LBRI Policies
    1. Policy on Public Participation
  3. RI General Laws Applicable to Members

    Members of all state boards must comply with the following laws, which are accessible via OLIS' Library Laws web page.
     
    1. RIGL 42-46: Open Meetings
      LBRI meetings must adhere to the Open Meetings Law.
    2. RIGL 36-14: Code of Ethics
      In addition to adhering to the Code of Ethics, board members must file a financial disclosure statement annually. This form may be filed online via the Ethics Commission website.
    3. RIGL 38-2: Access to Public Records
      Codifies the balance of the public's right to access public records and the individual's right to privacy.

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