Chapter 2.70
LIBRARY1
Sections:
2.70.020 Meetings of board – Quorum – Officers – Records.
2.70.030 Function of the board.
2.70.010 Library established – Composition, appointment of members and term of office of board of library trustees.
The free public library, heretofore established and now maintained by the city, shall be known as the Willows public library, and shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members to be appointed for three-year terms and to serve at the pleasure of the city council. [Ord. 622-89, 11-14-89. Prior code § 2-10].
2.70.020 Meetings of board – Quorum – Officers – Records.
The city council shall establish by resolution the time, place and frequency of the library board of trustees regular meetings. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall appoint one of their members president, who shall serve for one year and until his/her successor is appointed, and in his/her absence, shall select a president pro tem. The board shall cause a proper record of their proceedings to be kept and shall comply with all open meeting laws. [Ord. 727-16, 10-11-16; Ord. 622-89, 11-14-89. Prior code § 2-10.1].
2.70.030 Function of the board.
The board of library trustees shall have the following functions:
(1) To manage the library consistent with the statutes in the California Educational Code commencing at Section 18910.
(2) To oversee the programs and services to the community and make recommendations on improvements or modifications thereof. [Ord. 622-89, 11-14-89. Prior code § 2-10.2].
2.70.040 Library fund.
All money acquired by gift, demise or bequest for the purpose of the library shall be apportioned to a library trust fund. Purchases and payment from the fund shall be approved by the board of library trustees. [Ord. 622-89, 11-14-89. Prior code § 2-10.3].
State law reference—Apportioning sums requested by board of education for library fund, § 7301, Educ. Code.