A. Officers; Bylaws: The board shall, immediately after appointment, meet and organize by the election of one of their number as president and such other officers as they may deem necessary. They shall make and adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the library and reading rooms as may be expedient, not inconsistent with this chapter.
B. Control Of Expenditures: They shall have the exclusive control of the expenditures of all monies collected and placed to the credit of the library fund and of the supervision, care and custody of the grounds, rooms or buildings constructed, leased or set apart for that purpose. All monies received for the library shall be deposited in the treasury of the city to the credit of the library fund, and shall be kept separate and apart from other money of the city, and shall be paid out only upon properly authenticated vouchers of the library board, approved by the mayor and council.
C. Powers:
1. Librarian And Assistants, Appointment: The board shall have the power to appoint a suitable librarian and necessary assistants, fix their compensation, and remove such appointees for cause, and shall, in general, carry out the spirit and intent of this chapter.
2. Accept Donations: The board shall have the power to accept, or in its discretion to decline, donations tendered as provided in this chapter for the purpose of maintaining and augmenting collections other than of printed books and periodicals.
3. Powers Subject To City Approval: All powers delegated to the board shall be exercised subject to the approval of the mayor and council. (2000 Code § 11-104)