Definitions. | |
Library Laureate Programs. | |
Laureate Program Application and Selection Process. | |
Laureate Agreement. | |
Rules and Regulations. |
For purposes of this Chapter 123, the following definitions shall apply:
“Applicant” means an individual who submitted an Application in response to an Invitation for Applications, or is the subject of a third-party nomination submitted in response to an Invitation for Applications.
“Application” means a response to an Invitation for Applications following guidelines outlined in the Invitation for Applications.
“City” means the City and County of San Francisco.
“Finalist” means one or more individuals selected for the Laureate Program who enter into a Laureate Agreement with the Library.
“Invitation for Applications” means an invitation to submit Applications for individuals to become a Laureate or Finalist(s).
“Laureate” means an individual selected for a Laureate Program who enters into a Laureate Agreement with the Library.
“Laureate Agreement” means a written agreement between the Library and the Laureate or Finalist wherein the Library agrees to provide a stipend to the Laureate or Finalist in recognition of their leadership and achievements and in exchange for their service to the City.
“Laureate Program” means an honorary program through which the City selects individuals through a competitive process to become a Laureate or Finalist to receive a stipend in recognition of the Laureate’s or Finalist’s achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City.
“Library” means the San Francisco Public Library.
(Added by Ord. 226-23, File No. 230860, App. 11/9/2023, Eff. 12/10/2023)
The City Librarian or designee may establish one or more Library Laureate Programs, including but not limited to Laureate Programs to select a poet Laureate and a drag Laureate.
(a) Number of Laureates and Finalists. For each term of a Laureate Program the City shall select one Laureate and may select one or more Finalists under the process identified in this Chapter 123.
(b) Term. The City Librarian or designee shall set the fixed term of each Laureate Program, which term shall not be less than one year.
(c) Laureate Agreement and Stipend. The Library shall enter into a Laureate Agreement with each Laureate selected. The Library shall enter into a Laureate Agreement with any Finalist selected who will receive a stipend. Stipend funds shall be disbursed according to the terms of the Laureate Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, Laureate Agreements and stipend funds distributed under this Chapter 123 are not subject to the requirements contained in Chapter 21G of the Administrative Code, or any other contracting restrictions or obligations contained in the Municipal Code. Notwithstanding this exemption, the Library may determine that it is in the public interest to apply a Municipal Code provision that would otherwise be exempted.
(Added by Ord. 226-23, File No. 230860, App. 11/9/2023, Eff. 12/10/2023)
(a) Publication of Invitation for Applications.
(1) The Library shall publish an Invitation for Applications for each term of each Laureate Program in accordance with Section 2.98 of the Administrative Code.
(2) The deadline for the submission of Applications in response to an Invitation for Applications shall not be less than 21 days following publication of the Invitation for Applications.
(b) Content of Invitation for Applications. An Invitation for Applications shall contain, in addition to any other information that the City Librarian or designee deems appropriate:
(1) A description of the Laureate Program, the deadline for submitting Applications, any minimum qualifications, and Library contact information;
(2) A statement of the process for submitting Applications and for evaluating Applications, including the evaluation criteria for the ranking of Applicants and the process for selection of one Applicant to be the Laureate, and when applicable, one or more Applicants to be a Finalist; and
(3) A specification of the materials and information that must include in the Application.
(c) Evaluation. The Library shall evaluate Applicants based on the criteria and process identified in the Invitation for Applications.
(d) Cancellations and Amendments. The Library may cancel any Invitation for Applications, or reject all Applications, at any time prior to execution of the Laureate Agreement(s). The Library may in its discretion republish the Invitation for Applications under subdivision (a) of this Section 123.3. The Library may amend any Invitation for Applications prior to the date that Applications become due; provided that if the Library determines that an amendment is material, the Library shall provide a reasonable amount of additional time to all potential Applicants, as determined by the Library, to respond to the Invitation for Applications as amended.
(e) Final Selection by Mayor. The Library shall provide the Mayor with a recommendation for the final selection of the Laureate and, if applicable, one or more Finalists comprised of the top-ranked Applicant(s) based on the Library’s selection process. The Mayor shall make the final selection of the Laureate and any Finalist(s) from the Library’s recommendation(s) for each term of each Laureate Program.
(Added by Ord. 226-23, File No. 230860, App. 11/9/2023, Eff. 12/10/2023)
The Laureate Agreement shall specify the duties of the Laureate or Finalist in serving and representing the City, including any specific performance requirements, the manner and timing of the stipend payment or payments, and the Library’s remedies for default, breach, or any misrepresentation by the Laureate or Finalist. If the Laureate or Finalist is a minor under the age of 18, the Laureate Agreement shall also be entered into with a parent or guardian of such minor and may provide that the stipend will be paid in the form of a qualified tuition program under Title 26 United States Code Section 529. The Laureate Agreement shall be subject to the Controller’s certification of funds, the City Attorney’s approval as to form, and the fiscal provisions of the Charter.
(Added by Ord. 226-23, File No. 230860, App. 11/9/2023, Eff. 12/10/2023)
The Library shall implement the provisions of this Chapter 123, and in doing so may adopt rules and regulations that are not inconsistent with this Chapter. The Library may update these rules and regulations from time to time, as needed.
(Added by Ord. 226-23, File No. 230860, App. 11/9/2023, Eff. 12/10/2023)