Chapter 11.40
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
11.40.010 Created.
There is hereby created an advisory board to be known as the Library Board of the City of Maple Valley. (Ord. O-21-693 § 1 (Exh. A)).
11.40.020 Purpose.
The Library Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to Maple Valley City Council on matters regarding the activities and business operations of the Maple Valley Library and act as a liaison between the Maple Valley Library, the City of Maple Valley, and the King County Library System Board of Trustees and staff. (Ord. O-21-693 § 1 (Exh. A)).
11.40.030 Membership.
There shall be five regular members of the Library Board, one alternate member, and one youth-at-large member.
A. At least three of the regular members shall be residents of the City. The other members shall reside within the Maple Valley Library Service Area or own, operate or be employed by business entities located within the Maple Valley Service Area as defined by the King County Library System.
B. The youth-at-large member shall be a junior high or high school student and a resident of the City. (Ord. O-21-693 § 1 (Exh. A)).
11.40.040 Terms of office.
A. Regular and alternate members of the Library Board shall serve for a term of three years. However, the members initially appointed shall serve for a term of only two years. At the expiration of the said initial two-year term of the Board, members shall be appointed to serve for the following terms: two members shall serve a two-year term; and three members shall serve a three-year term. Thereafter, all further appointments shall be for the regular three-year term. If a regular member of the Library Board shall be absent, without prior notification and excuse, from three consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, the Chairperson of the Library Board may ask the alternate member to assume the position after the Mayor has removed the member from the position. The alternate shall fill any vacancy occurring other than through the expiration of term. In the event that extenuating circumstances result in the composition provisions of MVMC 11.40.030 not being met on the Library Advisory Board, the Mayor and City Council shall appoint only Board members who live within the City until such time as the required majority is restored. If there is no alternate to fill the position, a new member may be appointed in the manner set forth in MVMC 11.01.030.
B. The youth-at-large position shall be renewable upon request by the member for an additional one-year term. The request must be submitted to the Mayor prior to the end of the term of appointment. The Mayor shall take action on the request pursuant to MVMC 11.01.030. (Ord. O-21-693 § 1 (Exh. A)).
11.40.050 Meetings.
The Library Board shall hold such meetings as may be deemed to be necessary for the completion of its responsibilities. The Library Board is authorized to hold meetings in conjunction with meetings of the Board of Trustees of the King County Library District and in conjunction with meetings of local library officials. (Ord. O-21-693 § 1 (Exh. A)).