The purpose of the Library Advisory Commission shall be to advise staff and the City Council on matters affecting the Goleta Valley Library representing the interests of the library’s patrons by recommending programming and services for the library.
The Library Advisory Commission shall advise the Library Board of Trustees (Board) and increase community participation in library issues by analyzing the library’s needs, considering goals, anticipating future needs and problems, acting as a liaison, acting as a sounding board, and helping to develop consensus for advisement to the Board.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Library Advisory Commission shall be composed of five members.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
Two members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15. Three members of the Commission suggested by the County Board of Supervisors shall be appointed by the Mayor to represent the unincorporated service area of the Goleta Valley.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 12; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.
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Library Advisory Commission members shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in library science or operations, multigenerational and multicultural education, literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), public engagement, or civic discourse.
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Three of the five members must be residents of the unincorporated service area of the Goleta Valley, and one of the three members must be a resident of the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD).
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The remaining two members must be residents of the City of Goleta.
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No member of the Library Advisory Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Library Advisory Commission shall meet six times per year, or as needed to fulfill its duties.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Library Advisory Commission shall have the following responsibilities:
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Recommending and implementing library goals and objectives to provide library services.
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Reviewing and commenting on recommended changes to library policies.
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Performing such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Board or as may be required by law.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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Members of the Library Advisory Commission shall be appointed to a three-year term, with no limit on the numbers of terms to which members may be appointed.
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Appoints shall be made in such a manner so that no more than three members’ terms expire concurrently.
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Members shall serve until their successor has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
A decision made by City staff related to the Goleta Library programming and services may be appealed to the Library Advisory Commission. However, any decision made by City staff for the protection of the public health and safety of the residents shall not be subject to appeal. A letter stating the reasons for the appeal, along with the appropriate fee, must be filed with the Library Department within 10 days following the staff decision. If the 10th day falls on a day that the City Hall offices are closed, the appeal period is extended until 5:00 p.m. on the following business day.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
Any persons may appeal a final decision by the Library Advisory Commission to the City Council within 10 days of the decision becoming final. If a decision is not appealed to the City Council within that period, the decision cannot be appealed. The Library Department will notify the Library Advisory Commission as to the scheduled date of the appeal hearing. The Library Advisory Commission will designate a member to attend an appeal hearing.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 19-03 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)