Section 4-23-7.1-39.1 - State library advisory council; established; purpose; members(a) The state library advisory council is established for the purpose of advising the board and the state librarian concerning:(1) general policies of the state library;(2) plans or programs for library development and interlibrary cooperation;(4) professional development for librarians;(5) standards and rules for library services;(6) administration and distribution of state and federal funds; and(7) other matters as requested by the board and the state librarian.(b) The advisory council consists of not more than fifteen (15) members.(c) The board shall appoint the members of the advisory council, with nominations for appointment from library organizations and the state librarian.(d) Members of the advisory council shall serve two (2) year terms. However, the board shall stagger the terms of the initial appointees.(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d), if a member misses a majority of the advisory council's meetings in a calendar year, the board may remove the member and appoint a new member to serve the remainder of the term of the member removed under this subsection.(f) A member of the advisory council is not entitled to compensation, per diem, or reimbursement for expenses.(g) A quorum of the members must be present for the advisory council to take any official action. A quorum of the advisory council consists of a majority of the members appointed to the advisory council. An affirmative vote by a majority of the members present is needed for the advisory council to make a recommendation or take any official action.Amended by P.L. 13-2013, SEC. 8, eff. 4/1/2013.Added by P.L. 84-2012, SEC. 12, eff. 7/1/2012.