Legal Opinions Procedures Manual Back to table of contents Legal Opinions RPLS offers interpretation and assistance in understanding library and other laws, which pertain to the legality of library service. When a particular point or problem, which affects the entire System, needs further explanation, a System staff member will contact the System legal counsel for a written opinion, which is then distributed to appropriate libraries. There are some limitations and restrictions on the use, which can be made of this service, due primarily to funds available. Questions between a library and its local government and pro forma contracts, etc., should remain the responsibility of the local library. The System in its provision of legal service cannot replace the need of local libraries for direct access to legal advice and services to serve their individual problems and concerns.
Every library is ultimately responsible for cases involving tax levy, litigation, etc.