2.15.080 Powers and duties.

A. The library advisory board shall be an advisory board and shall have no executive or administrative powers or authority and this article shall not be construed as depriving elected or appointed officials of the city of any power they may have under the laws of the state or the Charter of the city.

B. The board shall have powers and duties as follows:

1. The library advisory board participation in the selection of the library director is important. The selection process for library director shall include participation and recommendations from representatives of the board. The library director shall be hired by the city manager.

2. The library advisory board shall make recommendations to the city council about rules and policies for the efficient and effective operation of the library, its services and programs.

3. The library advisory board shall review the annual budget as prepared by the library director and as submitted by the city manager-budget officer. Should budget changes become necessary, the board may participate in the budget committee deliberations by representing the views of the library and the board. Recommendations may be made by the board to the budget committee and city council regarding the library budget.

4. The library director shall be responsible for all expenditures within the operating budget in conformance with city administrative procedures and Oregon local budget laws.

Will Worthey, 2024-08-15T14:30:46
A change here.