(A) The Library Board shall be authorized to exercise powers as to the policies of the county library which shall not be inconsistent with the general policies established by the County Council, and pursuant to that policy shall be empowered to:
(1) Employ a chief librarian whose qualifications and credentials shall meet the certification requirements of the State Library Board, and who shall be responsible to the library board for the administration of the program and the selection of library staff members required to carry out the functions of the county library system;
(2) Purchase, lease, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the name of the county for the exclusive use of the county library system; provided, however, any conveyance, lease or purchase of real property shall be by the County Council;
(3) Purchase and acquire books and other library materials and provide for use thereof throughout the county;
(4) Accept donations of real property, services, books and other items suitable for use in the county library system;
(5) Designate or mark equipment, rooms and buildings and other library facilities to commemorate and identify gifts and donations made to the county library system;
(6) Cooperate or enter into contracts or agreements with any public or private agency which result in improved services or the receipt of financial aid in carrying out the functions of the county library system; provided, however, the contracts and agreements shall be subject to approval by the County Council;
(7) Enter into contracts or agreements with other counties to operate regional or joint libraries with related facilities; provided, however, the contracts and agreements shall be subject to approval by the County Council;
(8) Receive and expend grants, appropriations, gifts and donations from any public or private source for the operation, expansion or improvement of the county library system; and
(9) Take any actions deemed necessary and proper by the board to establish, equip, operate and maintain an effective library system within limits of approved appropriations by the County Council.
(B) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed in division (A) above, the board shall:
(1) Provide and make available to the residents of the county books and library materials and in the fulfillment of this function shall establish a headquarters library for the county library system and branches and subdivisions in appropriate geographical areas of the county within the limits of available funds; (The board may operate one or more bookmobiles over routes determined by the board.)
(2) Adopt regulations necessary to insure effective operation, maintenance and security of the property of the county library system; (The regulations shall not be in conflict with policy or regulations established by the County Council.)
(3) Annually, at a time designated by the County Council, submit to the Council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year adequate to fund the operation and programs of the county library system; and (The budget shall list all funds which the board anticipates will be available for operation of the county library system. All funds appropriated, earned, granted or donated to the county library system or any of its parts shall be used exclusively for library purposes. All financial procedures relating to the county library system, including audits, shall conform to the procedures established by the County Council.)
(4) Annually file a detailed report of its operations and expenditures for the previous fiscal year with the County Council.
(‘77 Code, § 11-6) (Ord. 38, passed 4-16-79)