Porterville Municipal Code Art. II Library and Literacy Commission

There is hereby created a library and literacy commission consisting of seven (7) members, who shall be residents of the city of Porterville. The commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city council. Said commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of a majority of the city council. (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

Vacancies on the library and literacy commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments are made. All appointments shall be made for a three (3) year period on a rotating 4-3 basis and shall conform to chapter 11 of the Government Code (sections 54970 and 54975). (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

The library and literacy commission shall appoint one of its members chairperson, one of them vice chairperson, and one secretary. (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

The officers thus appointed shall serve for one year, until their successors in office have been elected and appointed by the library and literacy commission. (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

The library and literacy commission shall prescribe the time and place of its meetings and shall meet not less frequently than once each month; provided, however, that no meetings need be held during the months of June, July and August. All meetings shall conform to section 54950 et seq., of the state Government Code, also commonly known as the "Brown act". (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

Special meetings of the library and literacy commission may be called at any time by the chairperson or by four (4) of the commissioners, by written notice mailed or personally delivered to each member, and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing, at least twenty four (24) hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting as specified in the California Government Code section 54950 et seq.; a majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the commission shall cause a proper record of all its proceedings to be kept and maintained. (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)

A. Shall recommend library policy to the city council for adoption.

B. Shall define the objectives and goals of the library.

C. Shall advise the city council and staff on the management and control of the library and literacy services.

D. May establish all reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the day to day operation of the library.

E. Shall give due attention and study to library and literacy services.

F. Shall interpret and advocate library and literacy services to the community.

G. Shall take initiative to reach out to city entities and other advisory commissions in planning for future community library and literacy services and facility needs.

H. Shall serve as the sounding board on which staff may test their plans and ideas.

I. Shall define "literacy" for the purpose of measure H. (Ord. 1768, 11-16-2010)