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This bill amends existing Alabama law to further provide for the appointment of local library boards. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring all libraries created under this law to be supervised by a local library board consisting of five members, with each member appointed by the governing body of the county or municipality that established the library. 2. Specifying that library board members serve four-year terms and may be removed at any time by a two-thirds vote of the appointing authority. 3. Requiring each library board to annually report to state officials on its membership and any actions taken regarding the review or removal of items in their collection. 4. Allowing counties or municipalities without an existing public library to contract with another political unit to establish and maintain a joint library, with the contracting parties determining the size and appointing authorities of the joint library board. 5. Stating that the act will become effective on October 1, 2025.

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