TITLE 20 EDUCATION

Section 5. Libraries, 20-5-1 through 20-5-65.

ARTICLE 2 LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES

20-5-49. Authorization of library systems to enter into contracts.

Library systems are authorized to make and enter into such contracts or agreements as are deemed necessary and desirable. All such contracts or agreements entered into shall:

1. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which such contracts or agreements are applicable;
2. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities;
3. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties; and
4. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriated to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement.

   No public or private library agency shall enter into any agreement itself, or jointly with any other library agency, to exercise any power or engage in any action prohibited by the Constitution or laws of this state.

(Code 1981, §20-5-49, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 20.)