Library Act 1939
12AOther arrangements relating to local libraries
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12A Other arrangements relating to local libraries
12A Other arrangements relating to local libraries
(1) Without limiting section 12, 2 or more local authorities may, with the approval of the Minister, enter into an arrangement for the provision, control and management of any library, library service or information service in the area of any local authority that is a party to the arrangement.
(2) The Minister is not to approve such an arrangement without the agreement of the Minister for Local Government.
s 12A: Ins 2011 No 9, Sch 1 [4].