3-4-2: BOARD OF TRUSTEES CREATED; MEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENT AND TERM; VACANCIES:
The Artesia Public Library board of trustees is created. It shall consist of nine (9) members appointed, as provided by law, by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members of the board shall be appointed for staggered terms of three (3) years or less so that the terms of three (3) members expire each year. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment as provided by law by the mayor for the unexpired term. (Ord. 995, 4-26-2016)