Subject to the provisions of the Act and these rules, the Committee shall have the power and functions-
(a) to manage and administer the Library and to monitor for proper utilization of the Library fund;
(b) to act under the general supervision, control and guidance of the Council, the Authority, the Director and the District Library Officer ;
(c ) to prepare plans and programmes for development, improvement and maintenance of Library Service and shall forward these plans and programmes for considerations of the Authority;
(d) to purchase, acquire and sell movable and immovable property and construct building in the name of the Library under the general supervision, control and guidance of the Authority, the Director or the District Library Officer, as the case may be;
(e) to take up such other programmes which arc in conformity with the Act and the programmes undertaken by the Directorate of Library Services of the Government;
(f) to finish periodic reports and returns as per directions of the Authority or the Director or the District Library Officer;
(g) t® take proper steps against loss or damage of property and documents of the Library;
(h) to constitute with the approval of the Authority, sub- Committee for better and effective functioning of the Library;
(i) to make necessary arrangement for purchase of books, documents and other materials including furniture and equipment;
(j) to make, with the approval of the Authority, certain norms and procedures necessary for day to day functioning of the Library, such as the working hours, the rate or the amount of caution deposit against books or documents taken on loan.