[CC 1985 §27.010]
There is hereby created and established within the City's Library
Board of Trustees.
[CC 1985 §27.020]
The Library Board shall be composed of nine (9) trustees, chosen
from the citizens of the City at large, with reference to their fitness
for the office. No member of the City Government shall be a member
of the Board.
[CC 1985 §27.030]
The Library Board of Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1985 §27.040]
The members of the Library Board shall serve for terms of three
(3) years each, provided the first (1st) Board shall be appointed
so that one-third (1/3) of its membership shall serve for a term of
one (1) year, one-third (1/3) for two (2) years, and one-third (1/3)
for three (3) years.
[CC 1985 §27.050]
No member of the Library Board shall serve for more than three
(3) successive full terms, and shall not be eligible for further appointment
to the Board until two (2) years after the expiration of the third
(3rd) term.
[CC 1985 §27.060]
The Mayor, by and with the consent of the Board of Aldermen,
may remove any member of the Library Board for misconduct or neglect
of duty.
[CC 1985 §27.070]
Vacancies on the Library Board, occasioned by removals, resignations,
or otherwise, shall be reported to the Mayor and be filled in like
manner as original appointments, except that if the vacancy is an
unexpired term, the appointment shall be made for only the unexpired
portion of such term.
[CC 1985 §27.080]
No member of the Library Board shall receive any compensation
as such.
[CC 1985 §27.090]
Immediately after their appointment, the members of the Library
Board shall meet and organize by the election of one (1) of their
number as President, and by election of such other officers as they
may deem necessary.
[CC 1985 §27.100]
The Library Board shall make and adopt such by-laws, rules and
regulations for their own guidance, and for the Government of the
library, as may be expedient, and not inconsistent with State law.
[CC 1985 §27.110]
The Library Board shall appoint a properly qualified librarian
who shall be the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer for the
library.
[CC 1985 §27.120]
The Library Board shall have such powers and duties as are authorized
by State law and given them by resolution or ordinance of the Board
of Aldermen.
