[1961 Code, § 11.1; Ord. 79]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LIBRARY
The Library provided for by this chapter, and any branch or branches thereof which may in the future be established, when the context reasonably so implies.
[1961 Code, § 11.2; Ord. 79, §§ 1, 2]
A Public Library is hereby established in accordance with the provisions of Cal. Educ. Code §§ 18900 and 18901, which shall be known as the Public Library.
[1961 Code, § 11.3; Ord. 79]
The title to all property acquired for the purpose of the Public Library, when not inconsistent of the terms of its acquisition, or otherwise designated, shall vest in the city, and in the name of the city may be sued for and defended by action at law, or otherwise.
[1961 Code, § 11.4; Ord. 79]
The Public Library so established under this chapter shall be free to all the residents and nonresident taxpayers of the city subject always to such rules, regulations and bylaws as may be made by the Board of Library Trustees; provided, that for violations of the same a person may be fined or excluded from the privilege of the Library.
[1961 Code, § 11.5; Ord. 79]
The City Council shall, in making annual tax levies for the city and as part thereof, if the maintenance of the Library has not been otherwise provided therefor, levy a tax for the purpose of maintaining such Library and purchasing property necessary therefor, which tax shall be in addition to other taxes the levy of which is permitted in the city.
[1961 Code, § 11.6; Ord. 79, § 7]
All revenue derived from the tax provided for in § 94.05, together with all money acquired by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise, for the purpose of such Public Library shall be apportioned to and paid into a fund to be designated Library Fund, which fund is hereby established and shall be applied to the purposes by this chapter and authorized by Cal. Educ. Code §§ 18900 and 18964. Payments from the fund shall be made in the manner provided for the payment of other demands against the city; provided, that demands upon the Library Fund shall be presented to the Board of Library Trustees for allowance and shall be made upon warrants issued after due audit by and the order from the Library Trustees, which warrants shall be signed by the President and Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees, and the warrants shall thereupon be paid by the Treasurer.
[1961 Code, § 11.7; Ord. 79]
The Public Library shall be managed by a library board which shall be designated as the Board of Library Trustees. The Board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Mayor by and with the consent of the City Council of such city. Such Trustees shall severally hold office for three years, serving without compensation; provided, that the members of the first Board appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that one of their number shall go out of office at the end of the current fiscal year, two at the end of one year thereafter, and the other two at the end of two years thereafter. Men and women shall be equally eligible to such appointment and vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner.
[1961 Code, § 11.8; Ord. 79]
The Board of Library Trustees shall hold meetings and shall have such powers and authorities and be subject to such restrictions and regulations as are provided by Cal. Educ. Code §§ 18910 and 18927.
[1961 Code, § 11.9; Ord. 79]
The Board of Library Trustees shall, on or before July 31 in each year, make a report to the City Council giving the condition of the Library on June 30 preceding, together with a statement of their proceedings for the year then ending, and forward a copy thereof to the State Library.