San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 2.27 Library Board

Section

Editor’s note:

This chapter was added by Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018.

(A) The five members of the Library Board of Trustees serving at the time of the effective date of the ordinance incorporated in this chapter shall continue to serve until a replacement member is appointed, subject to the Mayor and City Council’s right of removal. Whenever any vacancy of the Board occurs for any reason, and at least 60 days prior to expiration of any Library Board of Trustee member’s term of office, the City Clerk shall cause notice of the vacancy or pending vacancy of the position to be posted and advertised as required by law to enable qualified candidates to apply for such position(s).

(B) Applicants for membership on the Library Board of Trustees and all Board members shall be adult residents and registered voters of the city, and no member shall be an employee of the city or hold any other elected office in the city, while applying for or holding a membership seat on the Library Board of Trustees. Members shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of library operations, fundraising, budget and personnel management, education, legal services, purchasing or other areas which relate to the mission and purpose of the Board. Members shall commit to provide the best possible library services for the community. Appointments shall be made with consideration of community involvement, interpersonal and communication skills, geographical distribution of commissioners and diversity. The Mayor shall determine the timing and manner of interviewing qualified applicants, which may include interviews with the Mayor, an ad hoc council subcommittee formed for that purpose, or setting of a special meeting with public interviews of those selected for interview. Each appointee to the Library Board shall be selected by a vote of the Mayor and entire City Council as provided in City Charter, § 304(b). Removal of any member of the Library Board shall also be subject to City Charter, § 304(b). Members of the Library Board of Trustees shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)

Each member of the Library Board of Trustees shall serve a four-year term. Terms shall be staggered so that three members are appointed in 2018 for a four-year term and every four years thereafter, and two members are appointed in 2018 for a two-year term and every four years thereafter. The term of each member of the Board shall continue until a successor has been appointed.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)

Prior to undertaking his or her duties as a member of the Library Board of Trustees, the member shall subscribe and file his or her official oath of office with the City Clerk.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)

The Library Board of Trustees shall meet at least once per month, with regular meetings scheduled by adopted rules or regulations, and special meetings as needed, to be posted and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. A quorum of three of the Board members is required to conduct any meeting. The Board shall elect a president and vice president from among its members, and the president and vice president shall serve for a term of two years. Any member who is absent for three consecutive meetings, or in excess of four meetings per year, excused or unexcused, may be subject to removal from the Board.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)

Statutory reference:

Ralph M. Brown Act, see Cal. Gov’t Code, §§ 54950 through 54963

The Library Board of Trustees shall provide a copy of its agenda, attachments and minutes to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and such other city officials as it may deem advisable. The Library Board of Trustees shall schedule from time to time agenda items as requested by the City Manager for the purpose of discussing items in closed or open session. The Library Department budget and all labor agreements shall be submitted to City Council for approval pursuant to City Charter, §§ 508 and 602.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)

The rules and regulations of the Library Board of Trustees in effect at the time of adoption of the ordinance incorporated in this chapter, copies of which rules and regulations are on file in the office of the City Clerk, are approved for enforcement purposes. Subsequent amendments to the rules and regulations approved by the Library Board shall be submitted to the City Council for approval by resolution and shall be enforceable pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. MC-1483, passed 4-18-2018)