There is in the County a County Library, a free library created pursuant to Education Code section 19101, hereinafter in this Article referred to as the Department. The Department shall be under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer. The mission of the County Library is to provide resources to meet the informational, recreational, and cultural needs of each branch library community, and to actively promote reading and lifelong learning.
(Added by Ord. No. 9885 (N.S.), effective 10-25-07)
(a) There is in the County and in the Department the position of Director, County Library, hereinafter in this Article referred to as Director. The Director shall ex officio be the County Librarian. The Director shall be a certificated Librarian. Such position shall be in the Executive Management of the County and shall be filled by appointment by the Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the County Charter, the Rules of Unclassified Service, and County ordinances.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of this section, the Director shall be a certificated Librarian in possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an accredited program, unless the Chief Administrative Officer determines that the Director is qualified and competent to perform the duties without such certification.
(Added by Ord. No. 9885 (N.S.), effective 10-25-07)
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