The city library advisory board shall make recommendations to
the city council concerning planning, development and operations of
the city library, assist in preparing grants, and meet with other
interested persons with library development knowledge. It shall also
hold meetings to receive public input.
(Ordinance O-15-01-22-7C adopted 1/22/15)
The board shall consist of seven members that serve a three-year
term.
(Ordinance O-18-04-19-8B adopted 4/19/18)
The board shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
(1) To
make recommendations to the city council regarding policies, rules
and regulations relating to the administration of the public library
system, its facilities and programs.
(2) To
review budget recommendations developed by staff.
(3) To
receive information and comments from citizens pertaining to the city’s
library and its related facilities and programs.
(4) To
make recommendations with staff regarding the planning of facilities
during the concept plan phase, and the availability of grants to the
city council.
(5) To
cooperate with the public schools, citizens and city staff in the
development of library facilities and programs.
(6) To
supply reports to the city council regarding the status of any library
facility and/or programs as deemed appropriate by the city council.
(7) To
participate in fundraising activities, including but not limited to
the acquisition of grant funding and in-kind third-party donations
to the city for the benefit of library development.
(8) Make
an annual report to the city council showing the activities of the
commission for the current year.
(Ordinance O-15-01-22-7C adopted 1/22/15)
Board action.
An action of the board must be approved by 3 members.
(Ordinance O-2023-074 adopted 11/2/2023)