Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES›Chapter 2 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Beverly Hills Municipal Code Art. 17 Library Board of Trustees
Beverly Hills Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Beverly Hills
Cite as: Beverly Hills Municipal Code Article 17 · Text as of 2026-10-03
2-2-1701: CITY COUNCIL TO COMPRISE BOARD:¶
The Beverly Hills Public Library shall be managed by the Beverly Hills library board of trustees. The members of the Beverly Hills city council shall serve as the Beverly Hills library board of trustees ("board") and shall comprise the entire board. (Ord. 07-O-2537, eff. 12-21-2007)
2-2-1702: PRESIDENT:¶
The mayor shall serve as board president, and the vice mayor shall serve as the board vice president. (Ord. 07-O-2537, eff. 12-21-2007)
2-2-1703: MEETINGS:¶
A. Meetings shall be held at least annually, with a time, date and place noticed in accordance with subsection B of this section.
B. Special meetings may be called at any time by the board president or by three (3) trustees when notice is provided as required by the Ralph M. Brown act.
C. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for conducting business.
D. The city clerk shall keep a proper record of board proceedings. (Ord. 07-O-2537, eff. 12-21-2007)
2-2-1704: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:¶
A. The board shall have all of the powers and be subject to all of the duties set forth and contained in the California Education Code 18900 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
B. The powers of the board shall be delegated to the city manager except that, the following actions shall not be final until approved by the board: 1) approval of the annual operating and capital budgets for the library; 2) acquisition of real property; and 3) issuance of debt.
C. The board, on or before August 31 in each year, shall report to the state librarian on the condition of the library, for the year ending the preceding June 30. The reports shall contain the information prescribed in section 18927 of the California Education Code, as may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 07-O-2537, eff. 12-21-2007)
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