A. The five members of the Library Board of Trustees serving at the time of the effective date of this ordinance shall continue to serve until a replacement member is appointed, subject to the Mayor and City Council's right of removal. Whenever any vacancy of the Board occurs for any reason, and at least 60 days prior to expiration of any Library Board of Trustee member's term of office, the City Clerk shall cause notice of the vacancy or pending vacancy of the position to be posted and advertised as required by law to enable qualified candidates to apply for such position(s).
B. Applicants for membership on the Library Board of Trustees and all Board Members shall be adult residents and registered voters of the City of San Bernardino, and no member shall be an employee of the City or hold any other elected office in the City, while applying for or holding a membership seat on the Library Board of Trustees. Members shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of library operations, fundraising, budget and personnel management, education, legal services, purchasing, or other areas which relate to the mission and purpose of the Board. Members shall commit to provide the best possible library services for the community. Appointments shall be made with consideration of community involvement, interpersonal and communication skills, geographical distribution of commissioners and diversity. The Mayor shall determine the timing and manner of interviewing qualified applicants, which may include interviews with the Mayor, an ad hoc council subcommittee formed for that purpose, or setting of a special meeting with public interviews of those selected for interview. Each appointee to the Library Board shall be selected by a vote of the Mayor and entire City Council as provided in Charter section 304(b). Removal of any member of the Library Board shall also be subject to Charter section 304(b). Members of the Library Board of Trustees shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. MC-1483, 4-18-18)