[Adopted 9-1-1972 as Ch. 17, Secs. 17-1, 17-2 and 17-5, of the 1972 Code]
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).