§ 2.12 — Paso Robles Municipal Code

2.12.010 - Library established.¶

There shall be established in and for the City of El Paso de Robles a free public library.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012)

2.12.020 - Board of trustees—Appointment—Terms.¶

A board of library trustees, consisting of five members to be appointed by the city council, shall advise the city council and city manager in the management of the public library. Said library trustees shall each hold office serving without compensation for a period and for terms as shall be set forth in the by-laws of the library board of trustees. The city council shall make all appointments to the board of trustees and the trustees shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. All citizens and residents of the city shall be eligible for such appointment as well as up to two trustees from the county who in the judgment of the city council have special qualifications or experience relevant to services on the library board of trustees. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as full-term appointments are made.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012; Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 5, 10-16-2018)

2.12.030 - Board of trustees—Meetings—Records.¶

The board of library trustees shall meet at least once a month, at such times and places as the city council may fix in the bylaws. Special meetings may be called at any time in conformance with requirements of state law, i.e., the Brown Act. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall elect one of their number president, who shall serve for one year and until a successor is appointed, and in the president's absence, the board shall elect a president pro tem. The board shall cause a proper record of its proceedings to be kept.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012; Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 5, 10-16-2018)

2.12.040 - Board of trustees—Duties and responsibilities.¶

The duties and responsibilities of the board of library trustees include:

(a)

To advise the city council and city manager on those matters pertaining to the city library.

(b)

To know and interpret library services to the community and seek community involvement in and financial support of the library program.

(c)

To assist in the development of a program for the extension and improvement of library services, resources, and facilities.

(d)

To determine and set, with the assistance of the librarian, library rules, regulations and policies not otherwise within the purview of the city council or city manager.

(e)

To annually review the proposed library budget before its submittal to the city council with the aim of assisting the city in providing the community with constantly improving library services.

(f)

To keep abreast of library trends and standards by participating in trustees meetings and workshops in affiliation with the state and national associations.

(g)

To encourage the giving of bequests and gifts to, or for the benefit of, the library.

(h)

To be familiar with and be able to interpret local and state laws and actively support library legislation.

(i)

To do and perform any and all other acts and things necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of California Education Code Section 18900 and following, as may be requested by the city council.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012; Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 5, 10-16-2018)

2.12.050 - Library funding.¶

The library receives funding from the city and from library support organizations.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012)

2.12.060 - Free use—Violation of rules.¶

Use of the library shall be free to the inhabitants and nonresident taxpayers of the city, subject to such rules, regulations and bylaws as may be adopted by the board of library trustees and/or the city council. Any person who violates any rule, regulation, or bylaw may be fined or excluded from the privileges of the library. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the city council may adopt a schedule of fees or charges for certain services or use of equipment at the library.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012)

2.12.070 - Lending to neighboring cities—Contract.¶

Subject to the approval of the city manager or city council, as may be applicable, the city librarian, on behalf of the city, may enter into contracts with the libraries of neighboring municipalities or counties for the lending of books and other materials upon the payment of reasonable compensation.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012)

2.12.080 - Library property—City ownership.¶

Title to all property acquired for the library, when not inconsistent with the terms of its acquisition, or otherwise designated, shall vest in the city, and in the name of the city may be sued and defended by action at law or otherwise.

(Ord. No. 977 N.S. § 1, 1-3-2012)