(a) Name.
The name of this organization shall be the Schulenburg
Public Library board.
(b) Purpose.
The purpose of the Schulenburg Public Library
board shall be to provide free, efficient library service to all children,
youth and adults for their personal growth and cultural enrichment.
(Ordinance adopted 7/2/91, secs.
1, 2; 1989 Code, sec. 2-116)
(a) Membership.
The library board shall consist of the Schulenburg
Public Library board members and the librarian as an ex officio, nonvoting
member.
(b) Composition.
The library board shall consist of nine
(9) members appointed by the city council who have the following affiliations
and representation:
(1) Two (2) from the city at-large;
(2) One (1) member of the Literary Club (president or representative);
(3) One (1) member of the Friends of the Library (president or representative);
(4) One (1) teacher or librarian for the Schulenburg Independent School
District;
(5) One (1) teacher or librarian for the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School;
(6) One (1) teacher of librarian for Blinn College;
(7) Two (2) patrons from the city at-large who use the library frequently,
(recommended by the library administrator).
(c) Officers.
Officers shall be a chairperson, vice-chairperson,
and secretary, to be elected by the membership of the board at its
April meeting after appointment by the city council. A term shall
consist of two (2) years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
(d) Dismissal and replacement of members.
(1) Any board member having three (3) consecutive unexplained absences
from regular meetings of the library board shall be reported to the
city council for replacement, and a name will be submitted at the
same time to fill the vacancy.
(2) Any board member shall be subject to removal by the city council
for any cause deemed by the city council sufficient for his or her
removal in the interest of the public service, but only after a public
hearing before the city council on charges publicly made, if demanded
by such member within ten (10) days.
(3) The unexpired term of a board member whose place has been removed
or otherwise become vacant, except for absences, shall be filled by
one recommended by the library board and approved by the city council.
(e) Duties.
The library board:
(1) Shall follow the rules and regulations prescribed by the city council
for the conduct of its business.
(2) Shall act only in an advisory capacity to the city council in all
matters pertaining to the library.
(3) Shall study and encourage the development of adequate library facilities
for the residents of the city.
(4) Shall recommend policies on library service for approval by the city
council.
(5) Shall advise the librarian on problems of development of library
facilities, programs and improved library services.
(6) Shall recommend to the city council suggested programs on the development
of library facilities, programs and financial support.
(7) Shall have periodic inventories made of library services that exist
or may be needed, and make recommendations to the city council and
to the librarian.
(8) Shall advise in coordinating the library service with the programs
of other governmental agencies and voluntary organizations.
(9) Shall review the effectiveness of the librarian with the city administrator
and city council.
(10) Shall assist in interpreting the policies and functions of the library
department to the public.
(11) Shall make recommendations to the city council relative to the annual
budget for the library department.
(12) Shall advise the librarian on the development of long-range capital
improvement programs, and when, in its opinion, the need exists for
additional library facilities, it shall make appropriate recommendations
to the city council.
(13) Shall recommend to the city council the amount to be charged as a
fee for the use of any library facilities.
(14) Shall recommend to the city council rules and regulations governing
the administration of the library program and the use of library facilities.
(15) Shall make any other recommendations to the city council regarding
library matters that it considers advisable.
(16) May solicit for the city gifts, revenues, bequests or endowments
of money or property as donations or grants from persons, firms or
corporations, subject to the approval and acceptance by the city council.
(17) Shall, whenever in its opinion it is desirable or necessary to establish
operating hours during which library facilities shall be operated,
recommend to the city council such hours of operation, and if approved
by the city council such hours shall be posted on the entrance of
such buildings, facilities, etc., and shall be deemed as the official
hours of operation.
(Ordinance adopted 7/2/91, sec.
3; 1989 Code, sec. 2-117; Ordinance
adopted 3/5/18)
The duties of the librarian shall be as follows:
(1) Be
the chief administrative officer of the library department of the
city subject to the direction of the city administrator, and as such
shall be in immediate charge of the care, maintenance, and operation
of the library facilities contained therein of the city.
(2) Attend
meetings of the library board, and shall advise the library board
pertaining to the planning, development and operation of the library
facilities of the city.
(3) Recommend
for employment required personnel according to the standard procedures
as set forth by the city, and, upon employment, shall supervise them
in the performance of their various duties.
(4) Administer,
operate and maintain existing library facilities and plan for the
acquisition, development and operation of proposed facilities in accordance
with the policies as approved by the city administrator and the city
council.
(5) Inform
the general public of the services and facilities being provided by
the library department.
(6) Solicit
suggestions from the general public to improve or increase the effectiveness
of the services.
(7) Cooperate
with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the
furtherance of library facilities.
(8) Prepare
manuals, bulletins, and reviews on library problems.
(9) Provide,
upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies
and organizations having problems relating to library facilities and
programs.
(10) Counsel with officials of public and private organizations and other
interested groups concerning community library activities and assist
them in promotion of library services.
(11) Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for library services
and assist with recruitment and training of library personnel.
(12) Prepare an annual budget for submission to the city administrator.
(13) Furnish each member of the library board a copy of the library ordinance,
with amendments, and such other information that may be helpful in
carrying out their duties.
(Ordinance adopted 7/2/91, sec.
4; 1989 Code, sec. 2-118)
The library board shall establish such professional library
association relationships as shall enhance the growth and service
of the Schulenburg Public Library. It will cooperate with local, state
and national agencies in their efforts to raise the standards and
enrich the efforts of library services.
(Ordinance adopted 7/2/91, sec.
5; 1989 Code, sec. 2-119)