A. Appointment; Terms: The mayor, by and with the consent of the city council, shall annually appoint two (2) suitable persons who are not members of the city council for a term of three (3) years, which term commences on July 1, to be members of the board of directors of the public library of the city; provided, that all directors now appointed and serving shall fill out the unexpired terms for which they were appointed. Such five (5) persons so appointed, shall constitute the board of directors of the city public library. Such directors shall be chosen from the citizens at large, with reference to the fitness of such persons for the appointment. Directors shall serve without compensation, but the actual and necessary expense incurred in the performance of their duties may be paid from library funds. Directors shall serve not more than two (2) full terms in succession. (1984 Code § 2.76.020; amd. 2015 Code)
B. Removal Of Directors: The mayor may, by and with the consent of the city council, remove any director for misconduct or neglect of duty. (1984 Code § 2.76.030)
C. Vacancies: Vacancies in the board of directors caused by removals, resignation or otherwise, shall, within thirty (30) days, be reported by the secretary of the board to the city council and such vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. (1984 Code § 2.76.040)
D. Election Of Officers; Financial Responsibilities:
1. The directors shall immediately, after their appointment, and annually thereafter, meet and elect one of their number as president, and such other officers as they may deem necessary. They may make and adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for their guidance, and for the government of the library as may be expedient, not inconsistent with law. They shall have exclusive control of the expenditure of all monies collected for the benefit of the Frances Comer perpetual library fund. The board shall promote and care for the library and shall recommend policies for its operation and in general, carry out the spirit and intent of the provisions of this chapter.
2. Provided, that all monies received for such library shall be deposited in the city treasury to the credit of the Frances Comer perpetual library fund, and shall be kept separate and apart from other monies of the city, and drawn upon by the proper officers of the city upon the properly authenticated vouchers of the library board. The board shall have power to purchase or lease grounds, to lease or erect an appropriate building, or buildings, for the use of the library, and, in general, to carry out the spirit and intent of the provisions of this chapter. The librarian shall act as the executive officer for the library board. (1984 Code § 2.76.050; amd. 2015 Code)