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New legislation regarding the return of library funds to the municipality: P.L., 2010, c.83 signed Oct. 27, 2010.
- P.L. 2010, c.83. Signed by Governor Chiristie on Oct. 27, 2010. Requires transfer of municipal free library surplus amounts above 20% to municipality for its general purposes, which may include property tax relief.
- Bill sponsors- Assemblywoman Joan Quigley ( Primary Sponsor); Assemblyman Vicent Prieto ( Primary Sponsor); Senator Nicholas Sacco ( Co-Sponsor); Senator James Beach (Co-sponsor) and Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell (Co-Sponsor).
- The New Jersey State Library is administering the new legislation and has issued the following documents on the implementation of this new law: Return of Funds | Sample Form |
Q&A: Transfer of Excess Library Funds to the Municipality
STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE OF NJLTA
NJLTA is a statewide organization of over 1500 members representing
all types of public libraries ( municipal, county and association.)
. Since its establishment in 1936, NJLTA has been dedicated to the education
of library trustees.
NJLTA is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New
Jersey pursuant to NJSA 15A. The Association is governed by an Executive
Board, composed of officers and regional delegates as specified in the
by-laws. The Executive Board represents the membership in all matters
necessary between the various general and special meetings of the Association.
The purpose of NJLTA:
- Affording library trustees the opportunity of working together
for the purpose of promoting library work in general.
- Developing libraries and library services in New Jersey.
- Assisting trustees in becoming more effective in their role
as the legal administrators of the library.
- Strengthening the link between the profession personnel of
libraries and the general public.
- Providing library trustees with the opportunities to exchange
ideas through its publications and its website.
- Advocating for the improvement of library service to all residents
of New Jersey.
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 Library Service Award to Trustee 2010
- Linda Anders, Riverdale Public Library Board
- Cecilia Claflen, New Brunswick Free Public Library Board
- Margaret Shapiro, Demarest Public Library Board
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