This bill amends existing law to grant a municipality's board of library trustees the authority to appoint public librarians for a specified term of office, which is to be agreed upon at the time of employment. The new legal language inserted into the current law allows for the librarian to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified, rather than being limited to a fixed term.

The bill specifies that the librarian must have an education that provides sufficient breadth and depth to lead in the use of books and related materials. The effective date of the act is 60 days after its passage, with the approval date being June 20, 2023, and the act becoming effective on August 19, 2023. There are no deletions from the current law indicated in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 202-A:15
As Amended by the House: 202-A:15
As Amended by the Senate: 202-A:15
Version adopted by both bodies: 202-A:15
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 202-A:15