A.
The Molalla Public Library Advisory Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. All members must reside within the service area of Molalla Public Library as defined by the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Library District in 2008. The City Council representative will be a non-voting liaison position on behalf of the City Council to the Library Board.
B.
The Library Director shall be an ex-officio member of the Library Board, and shall serve as secretary to the board and act as the Custodian of Board Records.
C.
The Library Board shall act in an advisory capacity for the City Council, and perform such duties as are assigned to it by the City Council in the following manner:
1.
Uphold the right of all citizens to full access of information by providing open access to library resources and services in accordance with the Library Bill of Rights.
2.
Serve as a collaborative body to represent the needs, interests and desires of the entire service area of the library.
3.
Maintain awareness of public library standards, trends, regulations and legislation.
4.
Assist the Library Director in obtaining sources of funding for library services as needed.
5.
Encourage widespread public knowledge and support of the library in Molalla and the service area of the library.
6.
Participate in meetings and activities within the Molalla service area that promote the library.
7.
Represent the interest of the library users by recommending types of library services needed.
8.
Assist in the development of short and long-term plans for library service and facilities, consistent with the City priorities and with state, regional and national goals pertinent to libraries.
9.
Provide preliminary input to the Library Director regarding the annual budget.
10.
Assist in the formulation of policies for the operation and development of library services and facilities to best meet the current and long-range needs of the community.
11.
Be consulted in the process to select the Library Director.
12.
Present semi-annual reports to the City Council, or more often as the Council requests.
13.
Comment on selection and review of requirements of facilities.
14.
Recruit and review of prospective Board members.
15.
Conduct themselves according to the adopted Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
16.
Perform such other duties as authorized by the City Council.
D.
Library Board members shall hold office for a term of four years from July in the year of their appointment. At the expiration of the term of any member, a new member may be appointed or a member whose term has expired may be reappointed for a term of four years. If a vacancy occurs, a new member shall be appointed for the unexpired term. All appointments to the Library Board may be terminated at the pleasure of the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
(Ord. 2007-06 §1; Ord. 2011-01 §1; Ord. 2012-03 §1; Ord. 2013-04 §1; Ord. 2018-10 §1)