Murrieta Municipal Code Ch. 2.38 Public Library

The city does establish and will provide for the Murrieta public library system and adopts the provisions of an act of the legislature of the state of California entitled "Municipal Libraries" as set forth in Education Code Section 18900 et seq. regarding the regulation and maintenance of a public library system.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

The public library system shall be managed by a library board, consisting of five members, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council. Board members shall severally hold office for three years. The first board members appointed shall classify themselves by lot so that one of their number shall be out of office at the end of the current fiscal year, two at the end of one year thereafter, and two at the end of two years thereafter. Vacancies that may occur in said board shall be filled by appointment of the mayor with the city council's consent. Board members shall serve without compensation. Necessary expenses incurred by them may be paid by the city in the manner provided by the city council.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

The library board shall meet at least once a month at such times and places as they may fix by resolution. Special meetings may be called at any time by the board president or by three members, provided notice has been given to all members at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. It shall cause a proper record of all its proceedings to be kept.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

The library board shall establish all rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration, governance and protection of the libraries under the management of the board.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

The library board shall exercise all management authority for operation of a library system in the city, which it may delegate as it sees fit to the city manager.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

The library board shall, on or before the last day of July each year, report to the city council on the condition of the library system as of June 30th preceding, together with a statement of their proceedings for the year then ended, and must, immediately upon publication of such report, forward a copy for filing to the State Librarian.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)

Title to all property acquired for the library shall be and remain in the name of the city, when not inconsistent with the terms of its acquisition.

(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)