Victorville Municipal Code Ch. 2.13 Municipal Library and Library Board of Trustees

The city of Victorville hereby establishes the city of Victorville municipal library.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)

The city of Victorville hereby establishes a library board of trustees which has the duties, responsibilities and powers set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)

The board shall be composed of five members, who shall be the same persons who sit as the elected city council.

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The board appointments shall be for three years. The terms of the board members shall be staggered as provided in California Education Code Section 18911.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)

Should a regular board position become vacant for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner the city council fills its own vacancies.

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(a) The board may make and enforce all rules, regulations necessary for the administration of the libraries under its management, and all property belonging thereto.

(b) The board shall appoint a chairperson who shall serve for one year and until his or her successor is appointed. The chairperson shall select a vice-chairperson who shall serve in the chairperson's absence.

(c) The board shall cause and maintain a record of its proceedings, including records of minutes, actions, findings and determinations. Said records shall be public records.

(d) The board shall conduct meetings as necessary, but in no event shall the meetings occur less often than once a month. All board meetings shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public, except as provided by law.

(e) Members of the board shall be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code and state law.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)

Subject to the direction of the city council, the powers and duties of the board shall be:

(1) To assess and evaluate current and long-range needs of the library;

(2) To adopt policies, rules and regulations with respect to programs and facilities to meet such needs of the community;

(3) To review, comment and make recommendations to the city council regarding the annual operating budget of the library;

(4) To purchase necessary books, journals, publications, and other personal property;

(5) To purchase real property, and erect or rent and equip such buildings or rooms as may be necessary;

(6) To review any reports from the library staff concerning the general operations and functions of the library;

(7) To inform residents of the city of Victorville as to the various programs, services and assistance which the library affords all residents;

(8) To promote intergovernmental cooperation in the development of library services, patronage and usage;

(9) To report to the city council and to the state librarian on the condition of the library on or before August 31st of each year pursuant to California Education Code Section 18927;

(10) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council of the city of Victorville.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)

The board members shall serve without compensation, but shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties.

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Nothing in this chapter is intended to restrict the powers and duties otherwise pertaining to any city body, agency, board, or staff.

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The city council reserves the right to adopt by resolution additional rules and regulations which shall become effective immediately upon adoption, governing the implementation of the specific procedures of this chapter.

(Ord. 2173 § 1 (part), 2006)