Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 2.16 Library Board of Trustees

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1433, § 2, adopted Oct. 27, 2020, amended Ch. 2.16 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 2.16, §§ 2.16.010 and 2.16.020, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from prior code § 2601; and Ord. No. 1429, § 2, adopted July 14, 2020.

A free public library for the use and benefit of the city is hereby established under California Education Code section 18900 et seq.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

The board of library trustees shall have such duties and responsibilities as may be established under California Educational Code section 18900 et seq., except as specifically provided in this code.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

The board of library trustees will be appointed according to and serve for the terms identified in section 2.04.070 of this code.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

Under Education Code section 18919, the board of library trustees may make and enforce all rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the libraries under its management, and all property belonging thereto, including setting library hours of operation and adopting procedures regarding library property.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

The board of library trustees will only have advisory authority over any personnel policy, human resources, or library staffing matters.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

The board of library trustees will recommend an annual budget to the city council for its review and approval.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

The board of library trustees may accept and administer any donation, gift, devise, or bequest for the benefit of the public library, subject to the approval of the city council.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)

Under Education Code section 18927, the board of library trustees, on or before August 31 of each year, will report to the city council and to the state librarian on the condition of the library, for the year ending the thirtieth day of June preceding. The reports shall, in addition to other matters deemed expedient by the board of trustees, contain such statistical and other information as is deemed desirable by the state librarian.

(Ord. No. 1433, § 2, 10-27-20)