Chapter 2.38 — BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Pursuant to authority of Education Code Section 18900, et seq., as amended from time to time, there is created a city library board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

The public library shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

Each trustee shall hold office for three years beginning July 1st and ending on June 30th, or when a trustee's successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs last. The members of the first board so appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that one of their number shall go out [of] office at the end of the current fiscal year, two at the end of one year thereafter, and three at the end of two years thereafter. Each trustee shall serve without compensation unless the city council, by ordinance, otherwise provides for compensation which shall not exceed fifty dollars per month.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

A.

The appointment of any trustee absent from three consecutive regular or special meetings without approval of the library board of trustees, confirmed by majority vote of the board, shall be terminated and the city clerk notified thereof.

B.

The city clerk then shall notify any member whose appointment has been terminated and report to the city council that a vacancy exists on said board and that an appointment should be made for the unexpired term.

C.

A trustee may be granted a leave of absence by the city council, and a temporary vacancy shall thereupon exist for the period of such leave of absence. During the period of such temporary vacancy, the council may fill such vacancy by a temporary appointment to said board, provided, however, that the period of such temporary appointment shall not exceed the period of the temporary vacancy. At the expiration of a leave of absence so granted, the member shall automatically resume full and permanent membership on said board.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with the consent of the city council for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments are made.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

The board of library trustees shall meet at least once a month at such times and places as may be fixed by resolution.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

Special meetings may be called by the chair or by a majority of the trustees, the city manager, and/or the city council provided written notice is given 48 hours in advance of the special meeting to the following: each trustee, the city manager, and anyone filing written request for notice with the city clerk. Notice of meetings shall comply in all respects with Section 54950 et seq., of the Government Code, known commonly as the Ralph M. Brown Act, and include posting on the library website.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

The board shall appoint one of its number president, who shall serve for one year and until his successor is appointed, and in his absence shall select a chairperson pro tem.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

The board shall cause a proper record of its proceedings to be kept.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)

Pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 18900, et seq., as amended from time to time, the board of library trustees may make and enforce all rules, regulations, and by-laws necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the libraries under its management, and all property belonging thereto.

(Ord. No. 1955, § 3, 8-1-2018)