The Board of Library Directors shall:
(a) Adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations as are necessary for its own guidance and for the administration, supervision and protection of the City library and all property belonging thereto as may not be inconsistent with the provisions of this article.
(b) Supervise the expenditure of all money credited to the Library Fund. All money appropriated or collected for library purposes shall be deposited in the City Treasury to the credit of the Library Fund, and shall be paid out on the certified requisition of the Library Board, in the manner provided by law for the disbursement of other funds of Council, or shall be deposited as the Board shall direct and be disbursed by the officer designated by the Board. However, such officer, before entering upon his duties shall give bond payable to and in an amount fixed by the Board of Library Directors, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his official fiscal duties. The cost of such bond shall be paid from the Library Fund. The books, records and accounts of the Board shall be subject to audit and examination by the office of the State Tax Commissioner.
(c) Lease or purchase and occupy suitable quarters, or erect upon ground secured through gift or purchase, an appropriate building for use as a City library; and have supervision, care and custody of the grounds, rooms or buildings constructed, leased or set apart for library purposes.
(d) Employ a head librarian and, upon his recommendation, employ such other assistants as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the library.
(1975 Code Sec. 2-31)