2-1-1: BOARD CREATED; MEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENT; COMPENSATION; COUNCIL MAY SERVE AS:

There is hereby created a board of directors for the government and control of the public library to consist of not less than five (5) members, appointed by the mayor, by and with the consent of the city council. The directors shall serve without compensation. The city council may serve as the library board in lieu of appointing a board of directors. (2015 Code § 11-202; amd. 2016 Code)

2-1-2: TERM OF OFFICE:

If a board is appointed, the directors shall hold office for a period of three (3) years and shall be staggered. (2015 Code § 11-203; amd. 2016 Code)

2-1-3: REMOVALS:

The mayor may, by and with the consent of the city council, remove the directors for misconduct or neglect of duty. (2015 Code § 11-204)

2-1-4: VACANCIES:

Vacancies on the board of directors occasioned by removal, resignation or otherwise shall be reported to the city council and shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment. (2015 Code § 11-205)

2-1-5: ANNUAL REPORT:

The directors shall make on or before July 31 in each year an annual report to the city council, stating the following:

   A.   The condition of its trust on June 30 of that year;

   B.   The various sums of money received from the library fund and other sources, and how such monies have been expended and for what purposes;

   C.   The number of books and periodicals on hand;

   D.   The number of books and periodicals added by purchase, gift or otherwise during the year;

   E.   The number of lost or missing books and periodicals;

   F.   The number of persons making use of the library during the year;

   G.   The number of books loaned out; and

   H.   The general character and kind of such books with such other statistics, information and suggestions as they may deem of general interest. (2015 Code § 11-207; amd. 2016 Code)