[Added 2-3-2015 by Ord.
No. 1709]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. I, Standing Committees,
as amended 4-7-1992 by Ord. No. 1116, was repealed 5-4-1999 by Ord.
No. 1289.
[Amended 12-1-2015 by Ord. No. 1729; 12-17-2019 by Ord. No. 1863]
Pursuant to Neb. R.R.S. § 16-251, there is hereby
established a Papillion Public Library, and the Mayor and City shall
have the authority to maintain the library; to provide the necessary
grounds or buildings therefor; to purchase the papers, books, maps,
manuscripts, and works of art, and objects of natural or scientific
curiosity and instruction therefor; and to receive donations and bequests
of money or property for the same in trust or otherwise. The City
shall have the authority to pass necessary bylaws and regulations
for the protection and government of the library, with the exception
of the Board's selection of the intellectual collection, displays
or presentations. The ownership of the real and personal property
of such library shall be in the City of Papillion. The City shall
govern and manage all library personnel in accordance with the City
of Papillion Personnel Manual, and shall manage all financial matters
relating to the library.
[Amended 11-5-2019 by Ord. No. 1854; 12-17-2019 by Ord. No. 1863]
A.
A
Library Board of Advisors shall be appointed by the Mayor by and with
the approval of a majority of the City Council. The Board shall consist
of five members, each of whom shall serve for a term of four years.
B.
The
Board members shall be residents of the City of Papillion or the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction and shall serve without compensation;
provided, however, no more than two members shall be nonresidents
of the City. Upon notification of a Board member vacancy by the Library
Director to the City Administrator, the Mayor and City Council shall
appoint a Library Board member to fill out the term that has been
vacated, no later than 60 calendar days after receipt of a suitable
applicant.
[Amended 11-5-2019 by Ord. No. 1854]
A.
The
Library Director shall be under the administrative supervision and
direction of the City Administrator or his or her designee, and with
the consultation of the Library Board regarding the Library Director's
performance. When a vacancy for the Library Director occurs, the Library
Board shall nominate to the City Council a candidate to fill the vacancy,
within 120 calendar days of said vacancy. Such candidate must be approved
by a majority of the members of City Council. If City Council does
not approve such candidate, the Library Board shall have 45 calendar
days in which to nominate a new candidate to fill the vacancy. In
the event that the Library Board does not nominate a new candidate
within the forty-five-calendar-day period who is approved by a majority
of the members of City Council, the Mayor and City Council shall have
the authority to fill the vacancy. The Library Director may be removed
at any time by the City Administrator with the approval of a majority
of the members of the City Council.
B.
The
Library Director shall manage the Library Department in accordance
with the City's financial management processes and policies.
C.
The
Library Director shall attend all of the Board's meetings, but he
or she shall not vote or be counted for quorum purposes.
D.
The
Library Director shall advise and make recommendations to the Board
on Library matters.
E.
The
Library Director shall act as liaison between the Board and the City.
[Amended 11-5-2019 by Ord. No. 1854]
A.
At
the Board's first meeting in December of each year, the Board shall
select a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. It shall be
the duty of the Secretary or his or her designee to keep full and
correct minutes and records of all meetings, and to file the same
with the City Clerk of the City where they shall be available for
public inspection at any reasonable time. No member of the Board shall
serve in the capacity of both the Chairperson and the Secretary.
B.
A
majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business. The Board shall meet at such times as the City may designate,
and shall comply with the Open Meetings Act.[1] Special meetings may be held upon the call of the Chairperson,
or any three members of the Board, or the Library Director or his
or her designee.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Neb. Rev. St. §§ 84-1407
to 84-1414.
C.
The
Board shall have control over the Library's intellectual collection,
including the selection of books and materials. The Board shall have
advisory input and oversight of the library budget, and shall determine
the amount in which to charge for penalties and fees for the use or
abuse of library equipment, books and facilities. The Board shall
establish rules and regulations for the operation and use of the library,
including internet use policies to limit illegal internet use and
children's exposure to obscene or explicit content online which is
harmful to minors. The City shall have the authority to override any
rules, regulations, and policies established by the Board, with the
exception of the Board's selection of the intellectual collection,
displays or presentations. The City shall have the authority to place
reasonable place and manner restrictions on internet use to protect
children.
D.
The
Board may recommend to the Mayor and City such matters as it deems
necessary and proper for the betterment of the library, including,
but not limited to, the use, maintenance, and general rehabilitation
of the library buildings, grounds, and parking areas. The Board shall
respond to the City's requests concerning library matters.
