(a) System operation grants are to provide basic system support services to member libraries, to coordinate and cooperate with the commission and libraries in the region, and to meet commission or federal goals, and to reimburse libraries for providing specialized services. System operation grants are awarded to major resource and regional library systems operating under an approved program of services and budget.     
      (b) Each major resource or regional library system must, at minimum, apply for funding to provide basic system support services to member libraries. To meet this requirement, each system must apply for the minimum funding necessary for at least one full-time professional librarian and one full-time equivalent support staff. These staff shall be assigned to administration, continuing education, or consulting duties, to meet commission or federal goals; these staff shall be provided with regional travel, communications, and other operating funds to implement the approved program of services. Major resource or regional library systems may also apply for higher levels of funding, as specified in the grant guidelines issued by the commission.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §1.91 adopted to be effective September 1, 1977, 2 TexReg 1927; amended to be effective September 1, 1979, 4 TexReg 2677; amended to be effective July 20, 1987, 12 TexReg 2179; amended to be effective July 5, 2007, 32 TexReg 3983