(A) The Library Board shall consist of five appointed members who shall be residents of the village and who shall serve terms of years. The Board of Trustees shall appoint the members of the Library Board by a majority vote. No member of the Board of Trustees shall be a member of the Library Board. The terms of members serving on the effective date of a change in the number of members shall not be shortened, and any successors to those members shall be appointed as the terms of those members expire. In case of any vacancy by resignation, removal, or otherwise, the Board of Trustees shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
(B) No member shall receive any pay or compensation for any services rendered as a member of the Library Board. The Board of Trustees may require the members of the Library Board to give a bond in a sum set by resolution of the Board of Trustees and conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties.
(C) At the time of the Board’s first meeting in June of each year, the Board shall organize by selecting from their number a Chairperson and Secretary. No member of the Library Board shall serve in the capacity of both the Chairperson and keep the full and correct minutes and records of all meetings, and to file the same with the Village Clerk where they shall be available for public inspection at any reasonable time.
(D) A majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall meet at such times as the Board of Trustees may designate. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the Chairperson, or a majority of the members of the Board.
(E) The Library Board shall have the authority to appoint a librarian and all other employees. The Board shall have supervisory authority over all employees of the library including the librarian.
(F) The Library Board shall have general charge of the village library and shall establish appropriate rules and regulations for the management, operation, and use of the library. All actions of the Board shall be subject to the review and supervision of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall be responsible for making such reports and performing such additional duties as the Board of Trustees may designate from time to time.
(Neb. RS 51-202) (1996 Code, § 2-101) (Ord. 98-28, passed 8-4-1998; Ord. 2010-04, passed 8-3-2010)