A. The purpose of the Library Advisory Board shall be to advise the Gallup City Council concerning matters relative to the Octavia Fellin Public Library. The board shall recommend policies related to the mission of the Octavia Fellin Public Library which is to enable the people of our diverse community to obtain information, resources and education through a full range of library services.
B. The board shall have the following responsibilities:
1. Advise the Library Director on the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the operation of the library.
2. Review the annual library budget request.
3. Advise the Library Director in establishing short- and long-range priorities including, but not limited to, new facilities and the expansion of library facilities and services.
4. Be aware of expressed needs of the community concerning library services and advise the Library Director.
5. Participate in advocacy initiatives including, but not limited to, funding issues and requests, and fundraising initiatives.
6. Keep abreast of public library standards and trends.
7. Uphold the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement adopted by the American Library Association.
8. The board will report its activities to the Gallup City Council and published in such organization publications as the board will designate.
9. Carry out such other tasks as the City Council may designate. (Ord. 2018-16, 11-13-2018)