There is hereby established in the City a public
library and reading room, as provided by the laws of the state.
There is hereby established a Library Department,
the head of which shall be the Librarian appointed by the City Manager
for an indefinite term. Subject to supervision and control by the
City Manager, the Library Department shall have charge of, control
and operate the public library or libraries.
The Library Board shall be consulted in person
or in writing regarding the appointment, layoff, suspension, demotion
or removal of regular (that is, nontemporary) library personnel. After
such consultation, such personnel may be appointed, laid off, suspended,
demoted or removed as provided in the Charter, Section 22(1).