Sec. 2-47. Same-Powers and duties generally; recommendations.

   The library board shall have authority on its own motion, or on reference from the county executive, to inquire into matters affecting the county public library system including the acquisition and location of new library facilities, the adequacy of book collections, services to outlying districts and personnel needs of the department of libraries, and to make recommendations thereon to the county executive. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 2-53; 1969 L.M.C., ch. 34, § 11.)

Sec. 2-48. Same-Election of chairman, etc.; adoption of bylaws.

   The library board is authorized to elect a chairman and other officers, to establish such committees of its members, and to adopt such bylaws for the conduct of its affairs as it deems advisable. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 2-54.)

Sec. 2-49. Library Board-Compensation of members; meetings.

   The members of the library board serve without compensation. The board meets as often as its members deem necessary. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 2-55; 1977 L.M.C., ch. 28, § 2; FY 1991 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)

Sec. 2-50. Same-Services and facilities.

   The chief administrative officer is authorized to make available to the library board such services and facilities of the county government as may be necessary to carry out its functions. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 2-56; 1969 L.M.C., ch. 34, § 12.)

Sec. 2-51. Library Board-Local advisory committees.

   The library board may designate, from among the residents of each area in which a branch library or station has been located, a local advisory committee of not less than 3 members, to consult with and make recommendations to the library board concerning local library needs. A local advisory committee may make recommendations to the county executive for filling vacancies on the library board and to the library board concerning the construction of new library buildings in the area which the committee represents. A member of a local advisory committee is appointed for a term of 3 years; in an appointment to fill a vacancy before a term expires, the successor serves the rest of the unexpired term. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 2-57; 1969 L.M.C., ch. 34, § 13; FY 1991 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)