(Code 1983, § 8-1; Ord. No. C-249, § 1, 1-10-1980; 1-23-2023 by Ord. No. 4089-01-2023)
There is hereby created and established a library board for the city, the committee membership shall be in compliance with chapter 2, article II, section 2-31(e) for number of members and section 2-33(a) for qualifications. and all of whom will serve without compensation.
(Code 1983, § 8-2; Ord. No. C-249, § 2, 1-10-1980l 1-23-2023 by Ord. No. 4089-01-2023)
All members of the library board shall be appointed by the city council, and each member shall serve terms in compliance with chapter 2, article II, section 2-31(d).
(Code 1983, § 8-3; Ord. No. C-249, § 3, 1-10-1980)
Membership on the board shall be accompanied by active participation in the activities of the board, and any member who is absent for three consecutive meetings of the library board without valid excuse as determined by the library board, may have such position declared vacant by the city council.
(Code 1983, § 8-4; Ord. No. C-249, § 4, 1-10-1980)
The library board shall make recommendations to the city council and city manager concerning operating policy of the library; long range capital improvement, planning and policy; the purchase of materials including, but not limited to, books, publications, films, and exhibits; and the display and exhibition of objects of art and other items having cultural, historical, and artistic value to the community. The library board shall encourage the participation of the citizens of the city in the growth and development of the community library and facilitate the part of the public library in the growth of the city.