1941_public laws_94_5
CHAPTER 93 AN ACT TO PROVIDE STATE AID FOR PUBLIC LIBRA- RIES IN NORTH CAROLINA. WHEREAS, it is provided in the Constitution of the State that religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good gov- ernment and happiness of mankind, schools and means of edu- cation shall forever be encouraged, and that the people have the right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right; and WHEREAS, the establishment and maintenance of public libra- ries is an integral part of the educational program of a great State: Now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
For the necessary expenses of administration, allocation and supervision a sum not to exceed five per cent -5% of the annual appropriation may annually be used by the North Carolina Library Commission.