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NC Gen Stat § 124-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 124 - Internal Improvements|Article 2 - State-Owned Railroad Company.|§ 124-16 - Strategic plan and capital investment plan required of State-owned railroad company; performance management system.

 124-16. Strategic plan and capital investment plan required of State-owned railroad company; performance management system.(a) Any State-owned railroad company shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan and a capital investment plan. The strategic plan shall include a mission statement describing the purpose of the company and clear goals that address the strategic issues facing the company.(b) Any State-owned railroad company shall develop and implement a formalized performance management system based on its strategic plan. The performance management system shall measure and monitor progress toward achieving strategic objectives. When performance fails to achieve strategic objectives within the time period established in the plan, a State-owned railroad company shall take corrective action.  (2013-360, s. 34.14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 124-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 124 - Internal Improvements|Article 2 - State-Owned Railroad Company.|§ 124-17 - Enhanced annual report of State-owned railroad company; additional reporting requirements to Governor and General Assembly.

 124-17. Enhanced annual report of State-owned railroad company; additional reporting requirements to Governor and General Assembly.(a) A State-owned railroad company shall submit an annual report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee. The report shall include the following:(1) The information required under G.S. 124-3.(2) A copy of the strategic plan and the capital investment plan required under G.S. 124-16.(3) Any failures to meet strategic objectives and what corrective actions were taken under G.S. 124-16(b).(4) Anticipated dividends for the next three fiscal years.(5) A description of the State-owned railroad company's business, subsidiaries, and markets in which it operates.(6) A list of the properties owned by the State-owned railroad company.(7) A list of the directors and executive officers of the State-owned railroad company and a description of the background and experience of each.(8) A description of the State-owned railroad company's code of ethics and conflicts of interest policy.(9) A summary of the fees paid to an accounting firm during the year.(10) A list of the compensation paid to directors and officers of the State-owned railroad company.(11) A description of the State-owned railroad company's disagreements with its accountants if there has been a change in accountants.(12) A description of any transactions between the State-owned railroad company and its directors, officers, and their family members.(b) Upon the request of the Governor or any committee of the General Assembly, a State-owned railroad company shall provide all additional information and data within its possession or ascertainable from its records. The State-owned railroad company shall not be deemed to have waived any attorney-client privilege when complying with this subsection. At the time a State-owned railroad company provides information under this section, it shall indicate whether the information is confidential. Confidential information shall be subject to subsection (c) of this section.(c) Confidential information includes (i) information related to a proposed specific business transaction where inspection, examination, or copying of the records would frustrate the purpose for which the records were created, or (ii) information that is subject to confidentiality obligations of a railroad company. Confidential information is exempt from Chapter 132 of the General Statutes and shall not be subject to a request under G.S. 132-6(a).  (2000-146, s. 3; 2013-360, s. 34.14(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-1 - State library agency.

 125-1. State library agency.The library agency of the State of North Carolina shall be the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-5 - Public libraries to report to Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

 125-5. Public libraries to report to Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.Every public library in the State shall make an annual report to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in such form as may be prescribed by the Department. The term "public library" shall, for the purpose of this section, include subscription libraries, college and university libraries, legal association, medical association, Supreme Court, and other special libraries.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-6 - Librarian's seal.

 125-6. Librarian's seal.It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to furnish the State Librarian with a seal of office. The State Librarian is authorized to certify to the authenticity and genuineness of any document, paper, or extract from any document, paper, or book or other writing which may be on file in the Library. When a certificate is made under his hand and attested by his official seal, it shall be received as prima facie evidence of the correctness of the matter therein contained, and as such shall receive full faith and credit. (1955, c. 505, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-7 - State policy as to public library service; annual appropriation therefor; administration of funds.

 125-7. State policy as to public library service; annual appropriation therefor; administration of funds.(a) It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote the establishment and development of public library service throughout all sections of the State.(b) For promoting, aiding, and equalizing public library service in North Carolina a sum shall annually be appropriated out of the moneys within the State treasury to be known as the Aid to Public Libraries Fund.(c) The fund herein provided shall be administered by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which shall frame bylaws, rules and regulations for the allocation and administration of such funds. The funds shall be used to improve, stimulate, increase and equalize public library service to the people of the whole State, shall be used for no other purpose, except as herein provided, and shall be allocated among the legally established municipal, county or regional libraries in the State taking into consideration local needs, area and population to be served, local interest and such other factors as may affect the State program of public library service.(d) For the necessary expenses of administration, allocation, and supervision, a sum not to exceed seven percent (7%) of the annual appropriation may annually be used by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.(e) The fund appropriated under this section shall be separate and apart from the appropriations of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which appropriation shall not be affected by this section or the appropriation hereunder.(f) Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 476, s. 84.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; 1979, c. 578; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-8 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources authorized to accept and administer funds from federal government and other agencies.

 125-8. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources authorized to accept and administer funds from federal government and other agencies.The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is hereby authorized and empowered to receive, accept and administer any money or moneys appropriated or granted to it, separate and apart from the appropriation by the State for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, for providing and equalizing public library service in North Carolina:(1) By the federal government and,(2) By any other agencies, private and/or otherwise.The fund herein provided for shall be administered by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which Department shall frame bylaws, rules and regulations for the allocation and administration of this fund. This fund shall be used to increase, improve, stimulate and equalize library service to people of the whole State, and shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever except as hereinafter provided, and shall be allocated among the counties of the State, taking into consideration local needs, area and population to be served, local interests as evidenced by local appropriations, and such other factors as may affect the State program of library service. Any gift or grant from the federal government or other sources shall become a part of said funds, to be used as part of the State fund, or may be invested as the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may deem advisable, according to provisions of G.S. 125-5(5), the income to be used for the promotion of libraries as stated in this section.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-9 - Librarian certification.

 125-9. Librarian certification.The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources shall issue librarian certificates to public librarians under such reasonable rules and regulations as the Public Librarian Certification Commission may adopt. A complete record of the transaction of the Department in the issuance of librarian certificates shall be kept at all times in the office of the North Carolina State Library.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 53; 2015-241, s. 14.30(t).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-10 - Temporary certificates for public librarians.

 125-10. Temporary certificates for public librarians.Upon the submission of satisfactory evidence that no qualified librarian is available for appointment as chief librarian, and upon written application by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for issuance of a temporary certificate to an unqualified person who is available for the position, a temporary certificate, valid for one year only, may be issued to such persons by the Public Librarian Certification Commission.  (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, ss. 53, 84; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Library Agency.|§ 125-11 - Failure to return books.

 125-11. Failure to return books.Any person who shall fail to return any book, periodical, or other material withdrawn by him from the Library shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor if he shall fail to return the borrowed material within 30 days after receiving a notice from the State Librarian that the material is overdue. The provisions of this section shall not be in effect unless a copy of this section is attached to the overdue notice by the State Librarian. (1955, c. 505, s. 3; 1993, c. 539, s. 929; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.5 - Purpose.

 125-11.5. Purpose.The purpose of this Article is to establish a depository system for the distribution of State publications to designated libraries throughout the State in order to facilitate public access to publications issued by State agencies. (1987, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.6 - Definitions.

 125-11.6. Definitions.As used in this Article:(1) "Depository library" means a library designated to receive and maintain State publications and make them available to the public.(2) "Document" means any printed document including any report, directory, statistical compendium, bibliography, map, regulation, newsletter, pamphlet, brochure, periodical, bulletin, compilation, or register, regardless of whether the printed document is in paper, film, tape, disk, or any other format.(3) "State agency" means every State department, institution, board, and commission.(4) "State publication" means any document prepared by a State agency or private organization, consultant, or research firm, under contract with or under the supervision of a State agency: Provided, however, the term "State publication" does not include administrative documents used only within the issuing agency, documents produced for instructional purposes that are not intended for sale or publication, appellate division reports and advance sheets distributed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, the S.B.I. Investigative "Bulletin", documents that will be reproduced in the Senate or House of Representatives Journals, or documents that are confidential pursuant to Article 17 of Chapter 120 of the General Statutes. (1987, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.7 - State Library designated the official depository for all State publications.

 125-11.7. State Library designated the official depository for all State publications.The State Library shall be the official, complete, and permanent depository for all State publications, and shall receive five copies of all State publications in addition to the copies required for the depository system: Provided, however, the State Library shall receive only five copies of any State publication offered for sale by a State agency at a price at least high enough to recover production costs: Provided, further, the State Library, notwithstanding the definition of "State publication" contained in this Article, shall have authority to exclude from required deposit in the State Library any items or materials which it finds are not appropriate for deposit. (1987, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.8 - State Publications Clearinghouse created.

 125-11.8. State Publications Clearinghouse created.(a) A State Publications Clearinghouse is created within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Division of State Library.(b) The Clearinghouse shall:(1) Advise State agencies annually of the number of copies of State publications needed for distribution.(2) Advise State agencies annually that they are required to submit only five copies of any State publication offered for sale at a price at least high enough to recover production costs.(3) Receive from State agencies promptly after publication the number of copies of State publications specified, and distribute these to the depository libraries.(4) Prepare on microfiche one or more copies of each State publication that is printed on paper for reference and interlibrary loan purposes.(5) Publish a checklist of State publications and distribute the checklist without charge to all requesting North Carolina libraries.(6) Forward two copies of all State publications that are printed on paper to the Library of Congress.  (1987, c. 771, s. 2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.9 - Powers and duties of the State Library.

 125-11.9. Powers and duties of the State Library.The State Library:(1) Shall carry out the provisions of this Article.(2) Develop and maintain standards for depository libraries. The standards shall include the ability to receive, process, organize, retain, and make available State publications and the ability to provide reference assistance and interlibrary loan service for depository publications.(3) Shall designate depository libraries, taking into account regional distribution and number of persons served, such that State publications will be conveniently accessible to residents in all areas of the State. The State Library may designate at least one library in each congressional district.(4) May designate as selective depository libraries those institutions that wish to receive less than the full deposit. Selective depository libraries shall meet the same standards for reference and interlibrary loan service as full depository libraries.(5) May enter into depository contracts with public libraries and community, technical, special, college and university libraries that meet the standards for depository eligibility adopted by the Clearinghouse.(6) Shall determine how many copies of State publications each State agency must submit for the State depository system. The State Library may permit a State agency to submit fewer copies of a document if the State Library determines that fewer copies are adequate in light of the cost of the document and the projected public interest in the document.(7) Shall adopt rules to administer the depository program. These rules may include the State Library's priorities and resulting schedules for collecting, maintaining, and making available State publications in various formats. (1987, c. 771, s. 2; 1991, c. 636, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.10 - Duties of State agencies.

 125-11.10. Duties of State agencies.(a) State agencies shall send the requested number of copies of each of their publications to the Clearinghouse within 10 days of issuance.(b) The head of each State agency shall designate a publications officer who shall be responsible for supplying the requested number of copies of each State publication of that agency to the Clearinghouse. Each agency shall notify the Clearinghouse of the identity of its publications officer before October 1, 1987, and within 30 days of any change of publications officer. The publications officer shall supply the Clearinghouse semiannually a complete list of the agency's State publications issued within the previous six months and any other information regarding the publications of the agency requested by the Clearinghouse.(c) State agencies may request permission from the State Library to submit fewer than the requested number of copies of a document. The request shall include information on the cost of the document and the projected public interest in the document. (1987, c. 771, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-11.11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 1A - State Depository Library System.|§ 125-11.11 - Advisory Committee.

 125-11.11. Advisory Committee.The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources may appoint an advisory committee of State officials and depository librarians to review and advise on the operation of the depository system.  (1987, c. 771, s. 2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(t).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 2 - Interstate Library Compact.|§ 125-13 - Political subdivisions to comply with laws governing capital outlay and pledging of credit.

 125-13. Political subdivisions to comply with laws governing capital outlay and pledging of credit.No county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this State shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c)(7) of the Compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit. (1967, c. 190, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 2 - Interstate Library Compact.|§ 125-14 - "State library agency" defined.

 125-14. "State library agency" defined.As used in the Compact, "state library agency," with reference to this State, means the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  (1967, c. 190, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)
NC Gen Stat § 125-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 2 - Interstate Library Compact.|§ 125-15 - State and federal aid to interstate library districts.

 125-15. State and federal aid to interstate library districts.An interstate library district lying partly within this State may claim and be entitled to receive State aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this State. For the purposes of computing and apportioning State aid to an interstate library district, this State will consider that portion of the area which lies within this State as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this State, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible. (1967, c. 190, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 2 - Interstate Library Compact.|§ 125-16 - Compact Administrator and deputies.

 125-16. Compact Administrator and deputies.The State Librarian shall be the Compact Administrator pursuant to Article X of the Compact. The State Librarian may appoint one or more deputy Compact Administrators pursuant to said Article. (1967, c. 190, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 2 - Interstate Library Compact.|§ 125-17 - Withdrawal from Compact.

 125-17. Withdrawal from Compact.In the event of withdrawal from the Compact the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the Compact. (1967, c. 190, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 3 - Library Records.|§ 125-18 - Definitions.

 125-18. Definitions.As used in this Article, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Library" means a library established by the State; a county, city, township, village, school district, or other local unit of government or authority or combination of local units of governments and authorities; community college or university; or any private library open to the public.(2) "Library record" means a document, record, or other method of storing information retained by a library that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific information or materials from a library. "Library record" does not include nonidentifying material that may be retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the circulation of library materials in general. (1985, c. 486, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 125-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 125 - Libraries|Article 3 - Library Records.|§ 125-19 - Confidentiality of library user records.

 125-19. Confidentiality of library user records.(a) Disclosure. - A library shall not disclose any library record that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services, or as otherwise having used the library, except as provided for in subsection (b).(b) Exceptions. - Library records may be disclosed in the following instances:(1) When necessary for the reasonable operation of the library;(2) Upon written consent of the user; or(3) Pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by law. (1985, c. 486, s. 2.)