Ord 066-83 5/3/1983 4 , .
ORDINANCE NO. 66-83
ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY REGARDING
KEMP PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CREATING A LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the creation of a Library Advisory Board will insure that the
public has a voice in the operation of the Library; and
WHEREAS, such a Board can serve the public interest through recommending
policies and programs which will better serve the community; and
WHEREAS, an advisory board can serve an important function in promoting the
development of the Library as well as participating in future Library planning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WITHITA FALLS, THAT:
SECTION 1 . Repeal of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances .
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Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced by the following.
SECTION 2. Creation of a Library Advisory Board.
There is hereby created and established a Library Advisory Board. The Board
shall be composed of nine (9) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the
City of Wichita Falls, and who shall serve without pay. In addition, the Library
Administrator and the Director of Administrative Services shall serve as non-
voting ex-officio members of the Board.
SECTION 3. Appointment.
The members of the Library Advisory Board shall be appointed by the City
Council , and shall hold office for a term of three (3) years; however, the initial
terms shall be staggered so that three of the nine members shall be initially
appointed for terms ending June 30, 1984; three of the members shall be initially
appointed for terms ending June 30, 1985; and three of the members shall be
initially appointed for terms ending June 30, 1986. All vacancies shall be filled
by appointment by the City Council and shall be for the remainder of the term of
the vacating member. No member shall be allowed to hold office for more than
two (2) consecutive full terms. A member of the Library Advisory Board shall be
automatically removed if the member is absent without cause for three (3) consecu-
tive regularly scheduled meetings. In addition, any member of the Library
Advisory Board may be removed at any time by a five-seventh majority vote of the
City Council , and no reason need be given for such removal .
SECTION 4. Organization.
The City Council shall select from the Library Advisory Board a chairman.
The Library Advisory Board shall adopt such rules and regulations for the orderly
conduct of its affairs as it may see fit, consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance and the charter and other ordinances of the City. The Library Administra-
tor shall act as secretary of the Board, without additional compensation. The
secretary shall keep a record of all transactions of the Board, and shall provide
the Board with all information necessary for the performance of its duties. The
Mayor may appoint one member of the City Council to serve as an ex-officio member
of the Board, without a vote thereon.
SECTION 5. Meetings.
Meetings of the Library Advisory Board shall be held at least quarterly,
with the dates and times of meetings to be determined by the members of the Board.
Special meetings of the Board may be called from time to time by the Chairman of
the Board, the Library Administrator, the City Manager, the Mayor, or a majority
of the Board of Aldermen. A majority of the total membership (not considering
ex-officio members) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all matters
to be considered by the Board. The minutes of all meetings shall be transmitted
to the City Council . The minutes shall clearly show all actions taken or recommen-
dations made by the Board and shall include summaries of minority views where
appropriate.
SECTION 6. Duties.
The Library Advisory Board shall have the following advisory duties:
(a) It shall encourage the development of the public library through
planning a long range library program and encouraging public interest and support
therein.
(b) Make from time to time such general studies of library programs and
operations as may be useful in keeping the public library efficient and adequate
to the needs of the City.
(c) It shall recommend to the Library Administrator, the Director of
Administrative Services, the City Manager, and the City Council policies and
programs for the advancement and enhancement of the library.
(d) It shall cooperate with all other public and private groups in advancing
the best interests of the public library.
(e) It shall provide a means by which citizens may participate in and make
recommendations concerning the public library.
(f) It shall , on an annual basis, recommend one of its members to the City
Council for appointment as lay representative to the North Texas Library System.
SECTION 7. Gifts and Endowments.
In the event gifts and endowments are made for the benefit of the library,
such gifts or endowments shall be used only for the purposes of the library and
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in accordance with any restrictions established by the donor. Such funds shall be
received, maintained, and spent in accordance with the policies established by the
City's Chief Accounting Officer.
The Library Administrator may only expend such funds after the approval of
the Library Advisory Board has been received.
Property acquired through gifts or endowments shall become the property of
the City unless otherwise provided by the donor.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 3rd day of May, 1983.
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ORDINANCE NO. 66-83 June 30, 1983
ORDINANCE REPEALING
CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES IN ITS
ENTIRETY REGARDING
K EMP PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND CREATING A LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD. Bookkeeper for Times Publishing Company
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