1 CCR 301-22.2490-R-0.00 - Statement of Basis and Purpose

Statement of Basis and Purpose

The State Board, upon the Department's recommendation, amends 1 CCR 301-22 to conform to statutory changes enacted in 2005 in 24-90-101, C.R.S. et seq., and to incorporate the current practices based on the statutory scheme. The amendments clarify System plan and voting requirements. Existing rules were last approved in 1994. These rules are enacted pursuant to the authority found in Section 24-90-105(1)(a)(II)(g), C.R.S.; 24-90-105(2) (c) C.R.S.; 24-90-115(1) (b) C.R.S. The amendments adopted by the Board:

1) Update portions of the present rules which are out-of-date and no longer relevant,

2) Promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in the Regional Library Service System operations,

3) Clarify and strengthen the reporting and Regional Library Service System accountability,

4) Coordinate System activity towards the improvement of library service for the state's libraries and the residents of Colorado.

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