The public library system shall be managed by a library board, consisting of five members, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council. Board members shall severally hold office for three years. The first board members appointed shall classify themselves by lot so that one of their number shall be out of office at the end of the current fiscal year, two at the end of one year thereafter, and two at the end of two years thereafter. Vacancies that may occur in said board shall be filled by appointment of the mayor with the city council's consent. Board members shall serve without compensation. Necessary expenses incurred by them may be paid by the city in the manner provided by the city council.
(Ord. 185 § 1 (part), 1998)