§ 9103. Director of Institute

Footnotes

1. 1 See References in Text note below.
2. 2 So in original. The second closing parenthesis probably should not appear.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1996

   Museum Services Act

   Pub. L. 94–462 title II § 204 · 90 Stat. 1971

   Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103

   Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–294

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–294

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 204. national museum services board (a) (1) The Board shall consist of fifteen members Appointed members. 20 USC 963. appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Such members shall be broadly representative of various museums, including museums relating to science, history, technology, art, zoos, and botanical gardens, of the curatorial, educational, and cultural resources of the United States, and of the general public. (2) (A) In addition to members appointed by the President under paragraph (1), the following persons shall serve as members of the Additional nonvoting members. Board— (i) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; (ii) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities; (iii) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; (iv) the Director of the National Science Foundation; and (v) the Commissioner of Education. (B) The members of the Board listed in clause (i) through clause (v) of subparagraph (A) shall be non voting members. (b) The term of office of the appointed members of the Board shall Term. be five years, except that— (1) any such member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only such portion of a term as shall not have expired at the time of such appointment; and (2) in the case of initial members, three shall serve for terms of five years, three shall serve for terms of four years, three, shall serve for terms of three years, three shall serve for terms of two years, and three shall serve for terms of one year, as designated by the President at the time of nomination for appointment. Any appointed member who has been a member of the Board for more than seven consecutive years shall thereafter be ineligible for reappointment. to the Board during the three-year period following the expiration of the last such consecutive year. (c) The Chairman of the Board shall be designated by the President from among the appointed members of the Board. Eight appointed Quorum. members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. (d) The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman, except that— (1) it shall meet not less than four times each year; and (2) it shall meet whenever one-third of the appointed members request a meeting in writing, in which event eight of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum. (e) Members of the Board who are not in the regular full-time employ of the United States shall receive, while engaged in the business of the Board, compensation for service at a rate to be fixed by the President, except that such rate shall not exceed the rate specified at the time of such service for grade GS–18 set forth in section 5332 5 USC 5332 note. of title 5, United States Code, including travel time, and, while so serving away from their homes or regular places of business, they may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for persons employed in Government service. (f) The Board shall have the responsibility for the general policies with respect to the powers, duties, and authorities vested in the Institute under this title. The Director shall make available to the Board such information and assistance as may be necessary to enable the Board to carry out its functions. (g) The Board shall, with the advice of the Director, take steps to assure that the policies and purposes of the Institute are coordinated with other activities of the Federal Government.

2. 2003

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2003

   Pub. L. 108–81 § 103(1) · 117 Stat. 991

   Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(e)

   Pub. L. 108–81, § 103(1), inserted at end “Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that activities under subchapter II of this chapter are coordinated with activities under section 6383 of this title.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–81, § 103(1), inserted at end “Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that activities under subchapter II of this chapter are coordinated with activities under section 6383 of this title.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following: “Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that activities under subtitle B are coordinated with activities under section 1251 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6383).”; and

3. 2003

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2003

   Pub. L. 108–81 § 103(2) · 117 Stat. 991

   Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f); 20 U.S.C. § 9103(g)

   Pub. L. 108–81, § 103(2), added subsecs. (f) and (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 108–81, § 103(2), added subsecs. (f) and (g).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by adding at the end the following: “(f) Regulatory Authority.— The Director may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to implement the provisions of this title. “(g) Application Procedures.— “(1) In general.— In order to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this title, a person or agency shall submit an application in accordance with procedures established by the Director by regulation. “(2) Review and evaluation.— The Director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating applications submitted under this title. Actions of the Institute and the Director in the establishment, modification, and revocation of such procedures under this Act are vested in the discretion of the Institute and the Director. In establishing such procedures, the Director shall ensure that the criteria by which applications are evaluated are consistent with the purposes of this title, taking into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public. “(3) Treatment of projects determined to be obscene.— “(A) In general.— The procedures described in paragraph (2) shall include provisions that clearly specify that obscenity is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific merit, and is not protected speech. “(B) Prohibition.— No financial assistance may be provided under this title with respect to any project that is determined to be obscene. “(C) Treatment of application disapproval.— The disapproval of an application by the Director shall not be construed to mean, and shall not be considered as evidence that, the project for which the applicant requested financial assistance is or is not obscene.” .

4. 2010

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2010

   Pub. L. 111–340 § 102(1) · 124 Stat. 3594

   1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(c)

      Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(1), added subsec. (c)

   2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(c)

      Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(1), struck out former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as may be prescribed by law, including awarding financial assistance for activities described in this chapter.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(1), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as may be prescribed by law, including awarding financial assistance for activities described in this chapter.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: “(c) Duties and Powers.— “(1) Primary responsibility.— The Director shall have primary responsibility for the development and implementation of policy to ensure the availability of museum, library, and information services adequate to meet the essential information, education, research, economic, cultural, and civic needs of the people of the United States. “(2) Duties.— In carrying out the responsibility described in paragraph (1), the Director shall— “(A) advise the President, Congress, and other Federal agencies and offices on museum, library, and information services in order to ensure the creation, preservation, organization, and dissemination of knowledge; “(B) engage Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and private entities in assessing the museum, library, and information services needs of the people of the United States, and coordinate the development of plans, policies, and activities to meet such needs effectively; “(C) carry out programs of research and development, data collection, and financial assistance to extend and improve the museum, library, and information services of the people of the United States; and “(D) ensure that museum, library, and information services are fully integrated into the information and education infrastructures of the United States.” ;

5. 2010

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2010

   Pub. L. 111–340 § 102(3) · 124 Stat. 3594

   1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(e)(g)

      Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(3), added subsecs. (e) to (g)

   2. Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(e)(g)

      Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(3), struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Director shall ensure coordination of the policies and activities of the Institute with the policies and activities of other agencies and offices of the Federal Government having interest in and responsibilities for the improvement of museums and libraries and information services. Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that activities under subchapter II of this chapter are coordinated with activities under section 6383 of this title.” Former subsecs. (f) and (g) redesignated (h) and (i), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (e) to (g). Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(3), added subsecs. (e) to (g) and struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Director shall ensure coordination of the policies and activities of the Institute with the policies and activities of other agencies and offices of the Federal Government having interest in and responsibilities for the improvement of museums and libraries and information services. Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that activities under subchapter II of this chapter are coordinated with activities under section 6383 of this title.” Former subsecs. (f) and (g) redesignated (h) and (i), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: “(e) Interagency Agreements.— The Director may— “(1) enter into interagency agreements to promote or assist with the museum, library, and information services-related activities of other Federal agencies, on either a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis; and “(2) use funds appropriated under this Act for the costs of such activities. “(f) Coordination.— The Director shall ensure coordination of the policies and activities of the Institute with the policies and activities of other agencies and offices of the Federal Government having interest in and responsibilities for the improvement of museums and libraries and information services. Where appropriate, the Director shall ensure that such policies and activities are coordinated with— “(1) activities under section 1251 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6383); “(2) programs and activities under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) (including programs and activities under subparagraphs (H)(vii) and (J)(iii) of section 641(d)(2) of such Act) (42 U.S.C. 9836(d)(2)); “(3) activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) (including activities under section 134(c) of such Act) (29 U.S.C. 2864(c)); and “(4) Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in economic and community development, education and research, improving digital literacy skills, and disseminating health information. “(g) Interagency Collaboration.— The Director shall work jointly with the individuals heading relevant Federal departments and agencies, including the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Education, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Director of the National Science Foundation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Chairman of the National Endowment of the Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, or the designees of such individuals, on— “(1) initiatives, materials, or technology to support workforce development activities undertaken by libraries; “(2) resource and policy approaches to eliminate barriers to fully leveraging the role of libraries and museums in supporting the early learning, literacy, lifelong learning, digital literacy, workforce development, and education needs of the people of the United States; and “(3) initiatives, materials, or technology to support educational, cultural, historical, scientific, environmental, and other activities undertaken by museums.” .

6. 2010

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2010

   Pub. L. 111–340 § 102(2) · 124 Stat. 3594

   Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(h); 20 U.S.C. § 9103(i)

   Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(2), redesignated subsecs. (f) and (g) as (h) and (i), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 111–340, § 102(2), redesignated subsecs. (f) and (g) as (h) and (i), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and

7. 2014

   Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

   Pub. L. 113–128 title V § 512(t)(1) · 128 Stat. 1425

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(3)

   Pub. L. 113–128 substituted “activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (including activities under section 121(e) of such Act))” for “activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) (including activities under section 134(c) of such Act) (29 U.S.C. 2864(c))”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 113–128 substituted “activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (including activities under section 121(e) of such Act))” for “activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) (including activities under section 134(c) of such Act) (29 U.S.C. 2864(c))”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 204(f)(3) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 9103(f)(3)) is amended by striking “activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) (including activities under section 134(c) of such Act) (29 U.S.C. 2864(c))” and inserting “activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (including activities under section 121(e) of such Act))”.

8. 2015

   Every Student Succeeds Act

   Pub. L. 114–95 title IX § 9215(aaa)(1) · 129 Stat. 1802

   1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(1)

      Pub. L. 114–95 added par. (1)

   2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(1)

      Pub. L. 114–95 struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “activities under section 6383 of this title;”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 114–95 added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “activities under section 6383 of this title;”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 204(f) (20 U.S.C. 9103(f)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) activities under section 2226 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965;” .

   Effective date note
   Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.

9. 2018

   Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(1) · 132 Stat. 5412

   Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(1), inserted “, except that if a successor to the Director has not been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as of the date of expiration of the Director’s term, the Director may serve for not more than 1 additional year or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier” before period at end

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(1), inserted “, except that if a successor to the Director has not been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as of the date of expiration of the Director’s term, the Director may serve for not more than 1 additional year or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier” before period at end.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting “, except that if a successor to the Director has not been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as of the date of expiration of the Director’s term, the Director may serve for not more than 1 additional year or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier” before the period;

10. 2018

    Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(2)(A) · 132 Stat. 5412

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(1)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(A), added par. (1)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(1)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(A), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “activities under section 6646 of this title;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(A), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “activities under section 6646 of this title;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);” ; and

11. 2018

    Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(2)(B) · 132 Stat. 5412

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(4)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(B), added par. (4)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(f)(4)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(B), struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in economic and community development, education and research, improving digital literacy skills, and disseminating health information.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(2)(B), added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in economic and community development, education and research, improving digital literacy skills, and disseminating health information.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in supporting economic and community development, providing education and research, improving digital literacy skills, strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and enhancing public safety and health awareness.” ; and

12. 2018

    Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(3)(A) · 132 Stat. 5412

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(g)

    Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “Humanities, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Director of the United States Government Publishing Office,” for “Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “Humanities, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Director of the United States Government Publishing Office,” for “Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,” and inserting “Humanities, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Director of the United States Government Publishing Office,”;

13. 2018

    Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(3)(B) · 132 Stat. 5412

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(g)(1)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(B), added par. (1)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(g)(1)

       Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(B), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “initiatives, materials, or technology to support workforce development activities undertaken by libraries;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(B), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “initiatives, materials, or technology to support workforce development activities undertaken by libraries;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) initiatives, materials, technology, or research to support education, workforce development, economic and business development, and related activities and services undertaken by libraries;” ; and

14. 2018

    Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–410 § 3(3)(C) · 132 Stat. 5412

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 9103(g)(3)

    Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(C), substituted “technology, or research” for “or technology”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 115–410, § 3(3)(C), substituted “technology, or research” for “or technology”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “or technology” and inserting “technology, or research”.

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