The North Dakota library coordinating council consists of eleven members. The president of the North Dakota library association, or the president's designee, is an ex officio voting member of the council. The state librarian is an ex officio nonvoting member of the council. The governor shall appoint nine members to the council; one of whom must represent a public or private higher education institution library; two of whom must represent libraries at large; one of whom must represent school libraries; two of whom must represent public libraries; one of whom must represent disabled, economically disadvantaged, and minority populations; and two must be citizens at large. All appointed members, except citizens at large, must be practicing librarians. The governor shall take into account reasonable geographic considerations when appointing members of the council. The term of each member is three years. If at any time during a member's term the member ceases to possess the qualifications required by this section, the member's office is deemed vacant, and the governor shall appoint a qualified representative to complete the term of office. No member may be appointed to serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.
54-24.4-02. North Dakota library coordinating council - Compensation and expense reimbursement. Each member of the North Dakota library coordinating council is entitled to receive as compensation sixty-two dollars and fifty cents per day, together with expenses as provided in sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09, while attending meetings or performing duties directed by the council. No compensation may be paid under this section to any council member who receives compensation as a regular state official or employee.