[1]
Editor's note–Former division 1 pertaining to general library regulations was repealed by Ordinance 1059-24 adopted 11/12/2024. Prior to the deletion this division derived from the following: 1978 Code, sec. 12-2; Ordinance 807-16 adopted 1/9/17.
(a) 
There is hereby created a board to be known as the city public library advisory board, which shall be composed of seven (7) citizens, residents of the city or the county, who shall be appointed by the city council. Board members shall serve for two (2) years after appointment unless sooner removed by the city council.
(b) 
In the event of a vacancy resulting from the resignation, death or removal from the public library advisory board by the city council of a member, the city council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of the member.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-5)
Any public library advisory board member who fails to attend a least one-half of the regularly scheduled board meetings during a calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned his position. The board may excuse absences due to temporary illness or other causes deemed justifiable.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-6)
The members of the public library advisory board shall not be entitled to compensation for their services on the board. The board, at its first meeting in a new calendar year, shall, from its members, select a president, vice-president, secretary, and such other officers as it deems necessary.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-7)
The public library board shall meet at least quarterly. Meetings shall comply with the Texas Open Meetings Law, as amended. Additional meetings may be called by the president, or upon request of the board members or upon notice from the librarian that a matter requires the consideration and advice of the board.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-8)
(a) 
The public library board shall act as an advisory board to the city council, the city manager and the librarian in matters pertaining to the maintenance and operation of the public library.
(b) 
The board may solicit, on behalf of the city, gifts, bequests and endowments of money and property from persons, firms and corporations, subject to the approval and acceptance of the city council.
(c) 
The board shall:
(1) 
Follow the rules and regulations prescribed by the city council for the conduct of its business.
(2) 
Act only in an advisory capacity to the librarian in all matters pertaining to the library.
(3) 
Encourage the development of adequate library facilities for all patrons.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-9)