Chapter 2-13 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

CHAPTER 13
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

SECTION:

2-13-1: Creation Of Library Advisory Board

2-13-2: Purpose

2-13-3: Appointment

2-13-4: Terms; Vacancies

2-13-5: Meetings And Quorum

2-13-1 CREATION OF LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD:

Pursuant to RCW 27.12.190, there is hereby created a Library Advisory Board in the City of Renton. Support for the board is to be provided by the King County Library System. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5535, 4-19-10)

2-13-2 PURPOSE:

The Library Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council and shall also coordinate with, and provide input to, the King County Library Board and local library officials regarding the scope and quality of library services provided by the King County Library System to the residents of Renton and, to the extent it is requested to do so, represent the City’s interests before the King County Library Board with respect to such services.

At the request of the King County Library System, the board will participate in studies concerning the need for, acquisition, use, care, maintenance and disposition of library buildings and all property or equipment pertaining to or associated with library purposes. It will review, advise, and make recommendations to the King County Library Board relative to the need for programs that address the needs of Renton residents, and the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding the use of the library, its buildings and equipment, and rules of conduct and behavior of those using the buildings. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5535, 4-19-10. Formerly 2-13-3)

2-13-3 APPOINTMENT:

The Library Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be residents of the City of Renton, and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. No Library Advisory Board member shall receive any compensation for his or her service whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5535, 4-19-10. Formerly 2-13-4)

2-13-4 TERMS; VACANCIES:

A. The term of each Library Advisory Board member so appointed shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date of such appointment, unless the appointment is to fill an unexpired term. A vacancy shall occur upon the resignation, death, or removal of a member, or when that member ceases to be a resident of the City. A vacancy shall also occur whenever a Board member absents himself or herself for three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board or for an aggregate of five (5) regular and/or special meetings in a single year, unless the absences are excused by action of the remaining members.

B. No person shall be appointed to the Library Advisory Board for more than two (2) consecutive terms.

C. Members of the Library Advisory Board may be removed at any time by the appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The Library Advisory Board shall, by majority vote, elect one of its members to be president thereof, and may elect such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5535, 4-19-10. Formerly 2-13-5)

2-13-5 MEETINGS AND QUORUM: