Calexico Municipal Code Ch. 2.26 Library Board of Trustees

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1211, § 2, adopted December 16, 2020, repealed Ch. 2.26, §§ 2.26.005—2.26.020, and enacted a new Ch. 2.26 as set out herein and later amended. Former Ch. 2.26 pertained to the library, arts, and historical board and derived from Ord. No. 1172, adopted September 21, 2016.

A board to be known and designated as the library board of trustees ("board") of the Camarena Memorial Library ("library") is created and established to advise the library in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the California Education Code commencing at Section 18900, as it may be amended ("Municipal Libraries Act"). The rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 2.19 shall apply to this board, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2.19, the provisions of this chapter will control.

(Ord. No. 1226, § 4, 5-18-22; Ord. No. 1211, § 2, 12-16-20)

The board will consist of five members. The organization of the board shall comply with the provisions set forth in Chapter 2.19.

(Ord. No. 1226, § 4, 5-18-22; Ord. No. 1211, § 2, 12-16-20)

The board shall have the following duties and powers:

1. Support the Camarena Memorial Library and other public libraries.

2. Aid in meeting the community's educational, recreational, informational, and cultural needs to encourage lifelong learning and the pursuit of knowledge.

3. Encourage the use of traditional and innovative library services.

4. Promote and encourage public knowledge and use of library services and facilities.

5. Advise the city council with regard to the library and its services.

The board shall also have such specific duties and powers as the city council shall from time to time invest in it.

(Ord. No. 1226, § 4, 5-18-22; Ord. No. 1211, § 2, 12-16-20)