Cap. 511 чл. 6National Librarian and Deputy Librarians.

(1) There shall be a National Librarian and two Deputy Librarians, one for the National Library and one for the Public

Libraries, who shall be persons with a relevant higher education qualification and recognised competence and reputation in the domain of libraries, and who shall be appointed by the Minister, following consultation with the Council, for a period of three years under such terms and conditions as is established in the letter of appointment. On the expiry of the term such persons may be reappointed for a further term or terms of three years: Provided that the National Librarian shall have a higher education qualification in the domain of libraries: Provided further that the first appointment of National Librarian and Deputy Librarians shall be made by the Minister for an initial period of three years.

(2) The legal and judicial representation of the Malta Libraries shall vest in the National Librarian provided that the National Librarian may appoint any one or more of the officers or employees of the Malta Libraries, to appear in his name and on his behalf in any judicial proceedings and on any act, contract, instrument or other document whatsoever.