Chapter 2.30
LIBRARY COMMISSION

Sections:

2.30.010    Library commission created.

2.30.020    Powers and duties of the library commission.

2.30.030    Meetings of the library commission.

2.30.010 Library commission created.

A. There is hereby created and established a library commission for the city, which shall consist of five members.

B. Each city council member shall appoint one person to the library commission, which appointment shall not become effective until ratified by a majority vote of the city council. Each city council member shall make his or her appointment within 60 days of the date the city has received a complete application that is filed after the vacancy has occurred and is from an applicant who meets the minimum standards set by this code for the position. In the event the appointing city council member does not make his or her appointment within that 60-day time period, the nomination may be made by any member of the city council and approved with a majority vote of the city council. The person appointed shall be a resident of the city, shall act solely in the public interest, and shall serve for the term (or remainder thereof) of the city council member who appointed the commissioner or for the unexpired term of the former incumbent commissioner. The person appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed without cause either: (1) at the request of the appointing city council member and with the majority vote of the city council; (2) at the request of a city council member other than the appointing city council member and with a four-fifths vote of the city council; or (3) at the request of any member of the city council and with a majority vote of the city council if the person was appointed to the position by the city council rather than an individual council member. In the event the appointing council member does not complete his or her term of office, his or her replacement may remove any commissioner appointed by his or her predecessor without cause and without the approval of the city council. Appointments to fill the seat of a commissioner who has been removed from the commission shall not become effective until ratified by the majority vote of the city council.

C. The library commission shall follow all rules, procedures and standards established by the city council, state and federal law. Except where such rules are in direct conflict herewith, the commission shall be subject to the regulations and standards of conduct for city commissioners, committee members and board members as established and amended from time to time by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 333 § 4, 2015; Ord. 324 § 4, 2012; Ord. 245 § 1, 2006; Ord. 187 § 10, 2001; Ord. 99-7 § 1; Ord. 99-1 § 2; Code 1990 § 1.10.01.]

2.30.020 Powers and duties of the library commission.

A. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the administration, operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs within the city.

B. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the acquisition, location and function of libraries within the city.

C. Assist staff in drafting and submitting an annual budget for library activities and supplies, including a long-range capital improvement program, methods of financing operations and acquisitions.

D. Undertake fundraising efforts as approved by the city council and with the review and oversight of city staff to assist in the operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs.

E. Create and establish standing or temporary ad hoc committees as the commission may deem expedient for the performance of their duties; provided, however, no committee shall be created without prior approval of the city council. The chairperson may, with the consent of the commission, fix the number and appoint the members of such committees, all of whose members need not be members of the commission.

F. Perform such other duties and undertake such studies as may be directed by the city council. [Ord. 332 § 2, 2014; Ord. 99-1 § 2; Code 1990 § 1.10.02.]

2.30.030 Meetings of the library commission.

Regular meetings of the library commission shall be at a date and time to be established by resolution of the commission. [Ord. 187 § 12, 2001; Code 1990 § 1.10.05.]