Chapter 2.50
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

Sections:

2.50.010    Public library established.

2.50.020    Term of office and compensation.

2.50.030    Duties of the Board.

2.50.040    City Council – Rights, privileges, duties.

2.50.010 Public library established.

A public library is hereby established under the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes Sections 357.400 through 357.621, and shall be known as the Albany Public Library. (Ord. 5778 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4912 § 1, 1990. Formerly 2.92.010).

2.50.020 Term of office and compensation.

The Public Library Board shall consist of seven members, each of whom having their principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. Each Council member shall have one counterpart, with nominations to be ratified by the Council. Members appointed previously under the provisions of this chapter shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms of office. Appointments made to replace those whose terms of office have expired or been vacated shall conform to the intent of this chapter and current Council policy. Appointments made under this chapter shall be for terms of four years from July 1st in the year of their appointment. Board members shall serve without compensation. Persons appointed to membership on the Public Library Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed therefrom without cause by a majority vote of the Council. (Ord. 5928 § 5, 2019; Ord. 5778 § 1, 2012; Ord. 5678 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4912 § 1, 1990. Formerly 2.92.020).

2.50.030 Duties of the Board.

(1) The Public Library Board shall be advisory to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, activities and facilities of the Albany Public Library. General functions and responsibilities of the Board are as follows:

(a) Define the objectives of the Albany Public Library and propose plans and general policies harmonizing with them.

(b) Maintain the highest quality and standards of library service.

(c) Interpret the importance and need of library services to the general public.

(d) Keep public officials informed of the status and progress of library services.

(e) Advise in the selection of the Library Director and the definition of his/her duties and responsibilities.

(f) Recommend a sound fiscal policy to achieve library goals.

(g) Recommend an adequate system of library facilities.

(h) Assist in providing stability and continuity in general library operations.

(i) Evaluate the services of the Albany Public Library in relation to its objectives.

(2) In addition to the general functions of the Board, the following specific responsibilities are established:

(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the City Manager and the Library Director.

(b) Recommend policies as to library services for the approval of the City Council.

(c) Advise the City Council of problems in development of library facilities, programs and improvement of services.

(d) Aid in coordinating library services and programs of the State Librarian and other regional libraries.

(e) Review the effectiveness of the library program with the Library Director and the City Manager.

(f) Interpret the policies and functions of the Library Department to the public.

(g) Review the annual budget of the library before presentation to the City Manager and to advise the Library Director in the development of long-range capital improvement programs.

(h) Resolve questions dealing with the selection and purchase of intellectual materials and all intellectual freedom challenges.

(i) Administer special trusts which may be established for library purposes. (Ord. 5778 § 1, 2012; Ord. 5678 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4912 § 1, 1990. Formerly 2.92.030).

2.50.040 City Council – Rights, privileges, duties.

The City Council does reserve unto itself all of the rights, privileges and duties as established under Oregon Revised Statutes, Sections 357.400 through 357.621. (Ord. 5778 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4912 § 1, 1990. Formerly 2.92.040).