Library Law - Laws and Rules
Constitution
Article VIII – Revenue And Finance
Section 5. Property tax exemptions.
Article X – Education And Public Lands
Section 1. Educational goals and duties.
Article XIII – General Provisions
Section 4. Code of ethics.
Laws
| Relevant Statute | |
|---|---|
| Publication and Updating of the Code—1-11-301, MCA | Outlines procedures for publication and distribution of the MCA |
| Code of Ethics -- 2-2-101, MCA | Rules of conduct and ethical requirements |
| Public Participation -- 2-3-101, MCA | Notice and Opportunity to be heard |
| Open Meetings-- 2-3-101, MCA | Procedures for conducting open meetings |
| Public Records - 2-6-1001, MCA | Management of Public Records |
| Interlocal Agreements - 7-11-1, MCA | Authorizes interlocal agreements |
| Tax Administration - 15-1, MCA | General provisions on taxation |
| Tax-Exempt Property, 15-6-2, MCA | Governmental, Charitable and Educational Categories |
| Property Tax levies, 15-10, MCA | Information on mill levies |
| Coal Severance Taxes, 15-35-1, MCA | General provisions on coal severance taxes |
| Public Libraries, 22-1-3, MCA | Authorizes creation of public libraries |
| Labor 39-2, MCA | Employment guidelines |
| Offenses against public order, 45-8, MCA | Definitions for disruptive and offensive behavior |
| Montana Telecommunications Act, 69-3-8, MCA | Encourages competition in the telecommunications industry |
Administrative Rules
Chapter 101
Organizational Rule
10.101.101 Agency Organization
Procedural Rules
10.101.201 Corporation Of Model Rules
10.101.203 Guidelines For Public Participation
10.101.206 Appeals Process For Denial Of A Grant
Chapter 102
Substantive Rules
Public Library Development
10.102.1150 A – Public Library Standards
10.102.1150 B – Public Library Standards: Policies and Bylaws
10.102.1150 C – Public Library Standards: Planning and Evaluation
10.102.1150 D – Public Library Standards: Finance
10.102.1150 E – Human Resources Standards: Library Director
10.102.1150 F – Human Resources Standards: General
10.102.1150 G – Human Resources Standards: Access
10.102.1150 H – Materials and Collections Standards: Collection
10.102.1150 I Public Library Standards: Access to the Collection
10.102.1150 J Public Library Standards: Collection Evaluation
10.102.1150 K Public Library Facilities Standards
10.102.1150 L Public Library Public Relations Standards
10.102.1150 M Public Library Services Standards
10.102.1151 Certification Statement
10.102.1152 Deferrals
10.102.1153 Final Arbiter
10.102.1154 Appeals Process
10.102.1155 Annual Statistical Report
10.102.1156 Effective Date
10.102.1157 Additional Recommended Library Standards
Public Library Grants
10.102.3604 Arbitration Of Disputes Within Federations
Interlibrary Resource Sharing
10.102.4001 Reimbursement To Libraries For Interlibrary Loans
10.102.4003 Direct State Aid To Public Libraries For Per Capita And For Per Square Mile Served
Federation Areas
10.102.5101 Desciption Of Federation Areas And Headquarters
10.102.5102 Allocation Of Funding Between Federations And Grant Programs
10.102.5105 Joining Library Federations
10.102.5106 Base Grants
Depository Procedures for State Documents (Repealed)
10.102.8101 Depository Procedures For State Documents
10.102.8102 Policies And Guidelines For Depository Libraries
