San Marino Municipal Code Art. 09 Library Board

There is hereby created a city Library Board which shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates. Each member and alternate shall be an elector of the City. (Ord. 096-1094, 7-10-1996; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

Members and alternates shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.

Members of the board shall serve a term of three (3) years with terms commencing on June 1 of the year of appointment; except, that of the board members first appointed, two (2) shall serve terms of one year, two (2) shall serve a term of two (2) years and one shall serve a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, all board members and alternates shall serve a term of three (3) years commencing on June 1 of the year of appointment and until a successor has been appointed. Commencing July 1, 2010, no commissioner may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms; however, after waiting a period of at least two (2) years following the end of the second term, a commissioner may be reappointed for not more than two (2) additional consecutive terms. (Ord. 0-10-1228, 5-12-2010; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

Vacancies to the library board shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor with approval of the Council, after providing for a twenty (20) day public notice period of such vacancy. Appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. (Ord. 951, 3-8-1989; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

The members of the Library Board shall select a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members as established by City Council resolution. (Ord. 0-10-1232, 6-25-2010; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

The City Manager shall assign the Community Services Director or other staff support to the Library Board as may be required for the board to fulfill its obligations. The Community Services Director or his/her designee shall act as Secretary to the Library Board. (Ord. 951, 3-8-1989; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

Members of the Library Board shall serve without compensation.

Expenses of members of the Board in attendance at meetings related to their duties as members of the Library Board shall be paid for by the City when such attendance is approved by the Council. (Ord. 951, 3-8-1989; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

The Board shall hold its regular meetings at such date, time, and location as the City Council shall establish by resolution. The Board shall take action by majority vote of those present and constituting a quorum. A quorum shall consist of three (3) members or members and alternates. An alternate shall serve when any member is absent. (Ord. 0-14-1282, 9-26-2014; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

The Library Board shall have such duties and responsibilities as may be established pursuant to sections 18900 through 18965 of the state Education Code, except as specifically precluded herein.

The Library Board shall also advise and inform the Council on matters pertaining to the programs and materials provided by the library and to advise the City Manager on budgetary matters. (Ord. 951, 3-8-1989; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)

The Library Board shall comply with all provisions of the city’s personnel and finance administration for all activities or operations funded pursuant to an allocation to the library by the Council. (Ord. 951, 3-8-1989; amd. Ord. O-22-1387, 4-29-2022)