Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.90 Library Commission

This chapter shall be known as the "Library Commission Ordinance."

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "library commission" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

A. The commission shall consist of 9 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

2. The mayor shall nominate the remaining 1 member from persons recommended by the 7 councilmembers.

3. All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year shall not be considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2-year interval.

C. If a member ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

D. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 25, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

A. All members shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that a person nominated by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district.

B. Members should have an interest in the quality of community library services and in the development, improvement and cost effectiveness of those services.

C. Prior or current community service is also desirable.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 22, 8-2-2021)

A. In the event a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.90.030.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 25, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the first meeting of the commission, and thereafter at its first meeting of each subsequent year, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 4, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month. All its meetings shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public except as provided by law. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least three members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all of its resolutions, proceedings and other actions.

(Ord. 6675 § 2 (part), 1996; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of 5 members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 26, 2000: Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 11, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

Members of the commission shall not be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

The purpose of the commission is to advise the council on policy relating to the public library system.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)