(A) The Library Board shall have the power to make and adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for its own guidance and for the government of the library and reading room as it may deem expedient, not inconsistent with Neb. RS 51-201 through 51-219.
(B) The Library Board shall have exclusive control of expenditures, of all money collected or donated to the credit of the Library Fund, of the renting and construction of any library building, and the supervision, care and custody of the grounds, rooms or buildings constructed, leased or set apart for that purpose.
(C) The Library Board shall have the power to appoint a suitable librarian and assistants, to fix their compensation and to remove such appointees at pleasure. It shall have the power to establish rules and regulations for the government of the library as may be deemed necessary for its preservation and to maintain its usefulness and efficiency. It shall have the power to fix and impose, by general rules, penalties and forfeitures for trespasses upon or injury to the library grounds, rooms, books or other property, for failure to return any book, or for violation of any bylaw, rule or regulation. The Board shall have and exercise such power as may be necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of Neb. RS 51-201 through 51-219 in establishing and maintaining the library and reading room.
(Prior Code, § 3-703) (Ord. 720, passed 4-23-2002)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 51-205, 51-207 and 51-211