The North Dakota Library Coordinating Council assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the services and programs of North Dakota libraries. The North Dakota governor appoints two representatives from public libraries; one from a school library; one from a public or private higher education institution library; one to represent disabled, economically disadvantaged, and minority populations; two to represent libraries at large; and two citizens at large. The North Dakota Library Association President, or Designee, serves on the Council. The State Librarian is an ex officio, non-voting member. The Council is also responsible for reviewing and approving the distribution of state-funded grants, excluding State Aid.