There is hereby established a Board of Trustees of the Free
Public Library of the City of Hoboken, which Board shall be a body
corporate as provided by law, under the name "Trustees of the Free
Public Library of the City of Hoboken," and which Board shall have,
exercise and perform all of the functions, powers and duties devolving
by law upon the Boards of Trustees of Free Public Libraries of this
state.
[Amended 1-18-1989 by Ord. No. P-35]
The Board shall consist of nine members: the Mayor, the Superintendent
of Schools and seven citizens of the City of Hoboken to be appointed
by the Mayor for the terms prescribed by law. They shall receive no
compensation for their services. Upon expiration of the term of office
of any Trustee, the Mayor shall appoint a citizen for a term of five
years in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Vacancies
occurring in the Board of Trustees hereby created shall be filled
for the unexpired term only in the same manner as the original appointment
was made. The Board shall organize and elect from its members a President,
Treasurer and Secretary as required by law.
The Treasurer of the Board shall give bond for the faithful
performance of his duties in such amount as shall be fixed by the
Mayor as provided by law.