ARTICLE III.
THE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.

SEC. 24-9. CREATED.

   There is hereby created the municipal library department, which shall be under the direction of the city manager. (Ord. 14165)

SEC. 24-10. LIBRARY DIRECTOR - OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT.

   There is hereby created the office of library director who shall be appointed by the city manager and shall be a person professionally competent by experience and training to manage the municipal library department. (Ord. 14165)

SEC. 24-11. SAME - POWERS AND DUTIES.

   The library director shall have the following duties:

   (a)   to adopt and enforce all necessary rules and regulations deemed necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the libraries, reading rooms, and all other library property;

   (b)   to cause to be purchased by the purchasing agent of the city, in the manner provided by the charter and ordinances of the city, all books, journals, publications, and other necessary personal property, including furniture, appliances, and supplies for the operation of the public library and the municipal library department;

   (c)   to select and engage a librarian and other assistants and employees as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the libraries and public reading rooms; and

   (d)   to provide for the sale, exchange, or other disposition of surplus library material in accordance with Section 2-37.13 of this code. (Ord. Nos. 14165; 18623)