Larkspur Municipal Code Ch. 2.08 Library BOARD1

Sections: 2.08.010 Establishment. 2.08.020 Duties and Responsibilities. 2.08.030 Terms of Office.

Prior ordinance history: Ords. 118, 227, 334, 740.

A public library is established in the City of Larkspur in accordance with Education Code Title 1, Part 11, Chapter 5 (Section 18900 et seq.). The library shall be managed by a Library Director who shall report to the City Manager or their designee. A Library Board provides advice to the Library Director, and policy recommendations to the City Council, in all matters related to the library. (Ord. 1094 § 7, 2026; Ord. 1030 § 2(2), 2018; Ord. 970 § 1, 2010; Ord. 823 § 1 (part), 1991)

The Library Board shall have the power and duty to:

A. Advise the Library Director on all activities of the library;

B. Recommend policy pertaining to the use of library facilities and the use of all library materials and equipment contained therein;

C. Recommend policy on all matters pertaining to the selection and purchase of library books and materials;

D. Advise and make recommendations regarding additions or structural changes to the library building and equipment;

E. Advise the Library Director on any suggestions coming from the citizens of Larkspur concerning the operation of the library. (Ord. 1094 § 8, 2026; Ord. 1030 § 2(2), 2018; Ord. 970 § 2, 2010; Ord. 823 § 1 (part), 1991)

The members of the Library Board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve for a term of four (4) years. All members shall be residents of the City of Larkspur. (Ord. 1030 § 2(2), 2018; Ord. 823 § 1 (part), 1991)