KRS 171.240: Board for certification of librarians.

(1) In the Department for Libraries and Archives there shall be a state board for the

certification of librarians, composed of the state librarian and five (5) members

appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by the board of directors of the

Kentucky Li brary Association. Two (2) members shall be full -time professional

librarians in active public library work, two (2) shall be public library trustees and

one (1) shall be a professional librarian from a department or school of library

science in a state university.

(2) The term of office of each appointive member shall be four (4) years. The first

appointive member of the board shall be appointed for terms beginning July 1,

1938; one (1) for a term of one (1) year; one (1) for a term of two (2) years; one ( 1)

for a term of three (3) years; and two (2) for terms of four (4) years. Vacancies shall

be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the same manner as original

appointments are made. The members shall receive reimbursement for actual and

necessary expenses incurred in attending meetings.

(3) The board shall hold at least one (1) meeting each year at a time fixed by the board,

and such special meetings as may be determined by the board. A chairman and

secretary shall be elected at each annual meeting to serve during the ensuing year.