6Functions of Secretary

6 Functions of Secretary

(1)  *[Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 14 of 1994, s. 8 ]*The functions of the Secretary under this Act are as follows:

(a) to provide library services in the State;

(b) to co-ordinate, direct, and control the management of the State Library Service in the State;

(c) subject to the Archives Act 1983 , to collect and make available for use by the public books relating to the history and development of the State;

(d) to undertake the care and control of –

(i) any land or premises occupied for the purposes of the State Library Service; and

(ii) the books and other personal property in the ownership or possession of the State Library Service;

(e) such other functions as the Minister may, from time to time, determine.

(2)  *[Section 6 Subsection (2) amended by No. 14 of 1994, s. 8 ]*The Secretary shall take such measures as he considers necessary to ensure the provision of an efficient library service in the State.