Chapter 2.30
LIBRARY COMMISSION

Sections:

2.30.010    Library commission created.

2.30.020    Powers and duties of the library commission.

2.30.030    Meetings of the library commission.

2.30.010 Library commission created.

A. There is hereby created and established a library commission for the city of Calimesa which shall consist of five members, all of whom shall be residents of the city of Calimesa. All members shall act solely in the public interest.

B. The members of the library commission shall be appointed as follows: each city council member shall appoint one library commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of that appointing city council member for the term (or remainder thereof) of the city council member, or to fill the unexpired term of a former incumbent, in which case the appointment shall be for the unexpired term. Appointments to the library commission shall be ratified by a majority vote of the city council.

C. The library commission shall follow all rules, procedures and standards established by the city council, state and federal law. Except where such rules are in direct conflict herewith, the commission shall be subject to the regulations and standards of conduct for city commissioners, committee members and board members as established and amended from time to time by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 245 § 1, 2006; Ord. 187 § 10, 2001; Ord. 99-7 § 1; Ord. 99-1 § 2; Code 1990 § 1.10.01.]

2.30.020 Powers and duties of the library commission.

The library commission shall have the following powers and duties:

A. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the administration, operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs within the city.

B. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the acquisition, location and function of libraries within the city.

C. Assist staff in drafting and submitting an annual budget for library activities and supplies, including a long-range capital improvement program, methods of financing operations and acquisitions.

D. Review all joint use agreements for library facilities with school districts and other governmental agencies and report the results of such reviews with recommendations to the city council.

E. Review and recommend to the city council the development of open space and public facilities elements of the city’s general plan and any amendments thereto.

F. Review and recommend to the city council policies for library facilities or mitigations for proposed land divisions within the city.

G. Perform such other duties and undertake such studies as may be directed by the city council. [Ord. 99-1 § 2; Code 1990 § 1.10.02.]

2.30.030 Meetings of the library commission.

Regular meetings of the library commission shall be at a date and time to be established by resolution of the commission. [Ord. 187 § 12, 2001; Code 1990 § 1.10.05.]