§ 32.050 LIBRARY; ESTABLISHED.

   There is hereby established a public library and reading room which shall be permanently maintained by the city for the use of all inhabitants of the city, and it shall be known as the Columbus Public Library.

(Prior Code, § 32.065)

§ 32.051 BOARD; CREATED.

   (A)   There is hereby created a Public Library Board to consist of at least five members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, from residents of the city, of which Board neither the Mayor nor any member of the City Council shall be a member.

   (B)   The Mayor may appoint, with the consent of the City Council, one of the five members of the Board, a nonresident of the city, residing in the county, during such term as the city has in place an interlocal agreement for library services with the county. The members of the Board shall hold their office for a term of four years.

   (C)   In case of vacancies by resignation, removal or otherwise, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. No member shall receive any pay or compensation for any such services rendered as a member of such Board.

(Prior Code, § 32.066) (Ord. 89-20, passed 6-19-1989; Ord. 02-38, passed 8-19-2002; Ord. 12-13, passed 10-1-2012; Ord. 13-04, passed 4-1-2013)

§ 32.052 BYLAWS.

   Provide that the members shall adopt and maintain bylaws which shall govern the organization and function of the Board.

(Prior Code, § 32.067)