ARTICLE 2. County Museums, and Historical Records and Property [5120. - 5132.]
Article 2 added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 94.
§§ 5120–5132 · 13 sections
- § 5120 The board of supervisors of any county may by ordinance declare its intention to establish and maintain a museum of history, science, art, or similar objects.…
- § 5121 The board may acquire and manage real and personal property necessary properly to house and care for the exhibits and materials placed in the museum.
- § 5122 The board may acquire and maintain a library in furtherance of the objects of the museum.
- § 5123 The board may purchase, collect, trade, exchange, or otherwise acquire exhibition or study material proper or necessary for the use of the museum, and may…
- § 5124 The board may conduct lectures, entertainments and receptions, and hold meetings in furtherance of the interests of the museum for the purpose of acquainting…
- § 5125 The board may conduct or assist study, investigation, or research in any department established in the museum.
- § 5126 The board may conduct special or technical schools or institutes for instruction in any of the matters pertaining to or connected with the museum, may issue…
- § 5127 The board may cooperate with other governmental agencies, with universities, colleges, technical schools, societies, or individuals in the advancement of…
- § 5128 The board may publish documents pertaining to the work of the museum and may sell, exchange, or distribute them without charge.
- § 5129 The board may employ curators, attendants, or other persons necessary to conduct the museum and to carry out the powers granted by this article.
- § 5130 Any county in which a museum has been established and is being maintained under this article may become associated with other governmental agencies,…
- § 5131 Under such limitations and restrictions as are prescribed by law, boards of supervisors may permit nonprofit incorporated historical societies to withdraw from…
- § 5132 Under such limitations and restrictions as are prescribed by law, boards of supervisors may place in the custody and control of the county historical society,…