Section 20180 - Public Library Consolidations(a) If any two or more contiguous jurisdictions operating public libraries wish to consolidate their libraries into a single library agency, a joint notice of intent signed by the head librarians of the consolidating jurisdictions must be filed with the State Board no later than September 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date for consolidation. Authorizations to consolidate, approved by the governing body of each consolidating jurisdiction, and a joint plan for provision of consolidated services, signed by the head librarians, must be filed with the State Board no later than June 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date of the consolidation.(b) The State Board's approval of requests for library consolidation shall be based on its determination that the consolidation provides a more effective means of carrying out the purposes of the Act than would be the case if the consolidation did not occur.(c) A public library consolidation approved by the State Board will be considered effective beginning July 1 of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which the consolidation authorizations are filed.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 20180
1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43). Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724 and 18726, Education Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1/1/2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).