At the first regular or special meeting in December of each year, the Mayor, by and with the consent of the Council or a majority of the same, shall appoint persons to be chosen from the citizens at large for the managing of such public library for a term of two years. Three Board members shall be appointed in odd numbered years and two shall be appointed in even numbered years; provided, however, if the Mayor shall fail or neglect to appoint such member as above provided, the Council shall appoint such member by a majority vote of its members. Neither the Mayor, nor any member of the City Council, shall be a member of such Library Board. No director shall receive any pay or compensation for his or her services as a member of such Board. In case of vacancies by resignation, removal or otherwise, the Mayor and Council shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. The Library Board shall consist of five members. In receipt of county funding, one member of the Library Board may reside outside city limits to provide representation for Merrick County. The Library Board shall have the power, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, to prepare and adopt such rules and regulations for the efficient management of said library as they deem expedient.
(Ord. 957, passed 1-9-2012)