The Library Director shall:
(A) Retain all duties and responsibilities assigned by Vol. I, law or ordinance and shall abide by those set forth in A.R.S. §§ 9-411 through 9-420.
(B) Consult with the President of the Library Board as to the items to be included on the agenda of meetings for the Board prior to the preparation and distribution of the agenda by the Library Director. The Library Director, if requested by any Board members, shall include on the agenda any item requested by the Board member.
(C) Prepare and distribute the official minutes of all Library Board meetings.
(D) Consult with the Library Board and City Manager on the establishment of all policies and procedures including, but not limited to library hours, general standards of service, book selection, policy and fees.
(E) Administer and operate existing library facilities and programs and plan for the development and operation of proposed facilities and programs in accordance with policies set by lawful directives of the Library Board and the Council.
(F) Make recommendations to the City Manager, with the assistance of the Library Board, for the annual budget for submittal to the Council.
(G) Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the Library Department; address professional civic and lay groups on related subjects; solicit suggestions from the general public on increasing the effectiveness of programs; cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the solving of related problems; provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations on problems related to library facilities and programs.
(H) Assist community organizations in the promotion of Library Department services; conduct studies of local conditions and needs for such services; assist with the recruitment and training of professional library personnel and volunteer leaders.
(I) Upon request, advise the Council, the Library Board and community organizations concerning the expenditure of public funds for the library; acquisitions, design and development of facilities; and shall maintain effective and cooperative relations with all city officials, state and federal agencies and with local, state and national voluntary organizations.
(Prior Code, § 3-11-2)