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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-5-44. Compensation of trustees.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-5-44. Compensation of trustees.

Members of the board of trustees shall receive no compensation; provided, however, that such members may be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of library business or if stipulated in terms of any bequest or gift. Dues or fees for membership in local, state, regional, and national library associations may be paid from operating funds in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the library system.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-5-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1.