§ 31.099 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

   (A)   Subject to compliance with federal laws, state laws and county ordinances and policies, the Board is hereby granted responsibility for:

      (1)   The expenditure of library funds;

      (2)   Establishing and revising policies in cooperation with the Library Director for the use operation, maintenance and care of the library, library facilities, equipment, staff and other such resources;

      (3)   The purchase, lease, exchange or sale of land; the purchase, lease, exchange, sale or construction of buildings for the benefit of the library; and the purchase, lease, exchange or sale or personal property for the benefit of the library; and

      (4)   Establishing policies for the enforcement of library rules and applicable laws and ordinances.

   (B)   Subject to compliance with federal and state laws regarding collections and information resources, the Board shall:

      (1)   Establish policies for the selection, acquisition, cataloging, maintenance and use of the library collections and information resources; and

      (2)   Submit those policies to the County Attorney for review for compliance with state and federal law.

   (C)   Subject to compliance with federal laws, state laws and county ordinances and policies, the Board shall:

      (1)   Recommend to the County Executive a competent person for appointment with those duties specified in a job description approved by the Board and the County Executive;

      (2)   Make an annual report to the county executive and the Board of County Commissioners on the condition and operation of the library, including a financial statement;

      (3)   Submit an annual report to the state’s Library Board;

      (4)   Furnish to the county executive, in writing, and prior to the time required by law to levy county taxes, an estimate of the amount of moneys necessary to establish, equip and maintain the library, and to provide library services during the next ensuing fiscal year and to certify the amount; and

      (5)   Perform such other duties related to the library as established in the official job description or as may be assigned by the county executive.

(Ord. 2003-01, passed 8-11-2003)