Monrovia Municipal Code Ch. 2.64 Public Library

The free Public Library and reading room is hereby established in and for the city and shall be maintained and operated under and pursuant to the provisions of Cal. Education Code §§ 18900 et seq.

(`83 Code, § 2.64.010) (Ord. 82-44 § 1, 1982)

All money acquired by gift, devise, bequest or otherwise for the purpose of the library shall be apportioned to a fund to be designated as the library fund, which shall be maintained by the Treasurer of the city and shall be applied to the purposes authorized by Cal. Education Code §§ 18900 et seq.

(`83 Code, § 2.64.020) (Ord. 82-44 § 2, 1982)

All members of the Library Board shall be residents of the City of Monrovia.

(`83 Code, § 2.64.030) (Ord. 82-44 § 3, 1982; Ord. 99-12, 1999; Ord. 2007-06 § 4, 2007)

(A) Members of the Board of Library Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

(1) The term of office for each member shall be three years, commencing on July 1st of the year of appointment and terminating June 30th three years thereafter.

(2) If a vacancy occurs, other than by expiration of the term, the Mayor shall fill the vacancy pursuant to the selection process established in § 2.46.040.

(B) At the end of any member's term, the member may apply for appointment to the Board of Library Trustees pursuant to the selection process established in § 2.46.040.

(C) (1) At least annually, the members of the Board of Library Trustees shall elect from among themselves a President and a President Pro Tem.

(2) No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as President or President Pro Tem.

(D) The terms of the members shall be staggered.

(E) Members of the Board of Library Trustees shall serve without compensation

(Ord. 2003-14 § 7, 2003)

(A) General.

(1) The Board of Library Trustees shall have the power and authority delegated to it by the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of the Education Code.

(2) From time to time, the City Council may by resolution expand or reduce the powers of the Board.

(B) Specific power and duties. The powers and duties of the Board shall be as follows:

(1) To make and enforce rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the protection of the Monrovia Public Library, its collection, and the provision of library services to the public.

(2) To advise the City Council regarding the administration and management of the Library and its property.

(3) To request that the appropriate state and local officials furnish the Library with library materials, copies of any and all reports, laws and other publications of the state not otherwise provided by law.

(4) (a) To report to the City Council and State Librarian, at least annually, on the condition of the Library in the previous year.

(b) Such reports shall contain, in addition to other matters deemed appropriate by the Board of Library Trustees, such statistical and other information as is requested by the State Librarian.

(Ord. 2003-14 § 8, 2003)