(a)
For
purposes of this article, the words “public library” shall
mean the Coleman Public Library.
(b)
The
library was established for the purpose of providing the residents
of the city and county with access to books and other resources and
services for education, information and recreation.
(Ordinance 721 adopted 11/4/71)
(a)
The
librarian shall be an ex officio member of the library board and shall
have sole charge of the administration of the library under the direction
and review of the city manager and city council. The librarian shall
be held responsible for the care of the buildings and equipment, for
the direction of the staff, for the efficiency of the library’s
service to the public and for the operation of the library under the
financial conditions set forth in the annual budget. The librarian
shall attend all board meetings.
(b)
The
librarian shall execute a bond with some responsible guaranty company
for the faithful performance of his duties, which bond shall be payable
to the city for not less than three thousand dollars.
(Ordinance 721 adopted 11/4/71)
(a)
There
is hereby created an advisory board to be known as the public library
advisory board.
(b)
The
advisory board shall be composed of not less than five nor more than
seven members, together with the city manager, the county judge and
the librarian as ex officio members. The officers shall be elected
from these members.
(Ordinance 721 adopted 11/4/71)
(a)
Every person who shall take from the public library any book, pamphlet, periodical, paper or other property, except in accordance with the rules of such library, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of same shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(b)
Every person who shall take or borrow from the public library any book, pamphlet, periodical, paper or other property, and neglect to return the same within two weeks from the date of mailing a notice to his address, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of same shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(Ordinance 788 adopted 3/16/78)
