HomeMy WebLinkAbout2416ORDINANCE NO.4=p- V!
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to library services;
creating a new Chapter 2.36 in the Kent City
Code; establishing a Library Board.
WHEREAS, the City of Kent has long supported free and
public libraries for its residents; and
WHEREAS, a Library Board has long assisted the City in
providing library services, but without official recognition; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the work of past
and present citizen participation on the Library Board by official)
creation of a Library Board; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Chapter 2.36 is added to the Kent City
Code as follows:
"2.36.010 Library Board Created.
The Kent Library Board is hereby created.
The Board shall consist of five (5)
members. The members now appointed to and
serving on the Library Board shall continue
for the term for which appointed. As the
term of each member expires, a successor
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
approval of the majority of the City
Council for a term of five (5) years. No
member may serve more than two full terms.
Members shall serve without compensation
for their services but may receive
necessary expenses actually incurred in
connection with their services to the
library.
2.36.020 Residence of Members and
Vacancies.
Only persons who are residents of the City
or of a municipality which contracts with
the City for library services shall be
eligible for appointment to the Board. The
position of a member shall become vacant
upon such member's ceasing to reside within
the City or ceasing to reside within a
municipality which contracts with the City
for library services. The position of a
member shall be forfeited and become vacant
for failure to attend three regular,
consecutive meetings of the Board, unless
such absence is excused by a majority of
the members of the Board.
2.36.030 Meetings and Organization.
The Board shall hold meetings at regular
intervals as provided in bylaws adopted by
the Board and shall meet not less
frequently than every ninety (90) days.
Members of the Board shall select a Chair-
person from among themselves and such other
officers as they may deem necessary and may
establish rules for the conduct of their
meetings and business of the Board.
2.36.040 Responsibilities of the Board.
(A) The Board shall make reports and
recommendations to the City Council,
Mayor and City Administrator concern-
ing the acquisition, care, mainten-
ance, utilization and disposition of
library buildings, property and equip-
ment. The Board shall serve as an
advisory body to the City Council,
Mayor and City Administrator in all
matters pertaining to library build-
ings, equipment and other property,
and the library budget.
(B) The Board shall review, advise and
make recommendations to the City
Council, Mayor and City Administrator
concerning the promulgation and
enforcement of rules and regulations
concerning the use of the library, its
building and equipment and rules of
conduct and behavior of persons using
the same and frequenting the library
building. The Board shall advise and
make recommendations relative the the
scope and quality of library services
provided or to be provided and shall
review and advise on all matters per-
taining to the administration and
performance of the City's contract
with the King County Library Distrist
for library services.
2.34.060 Gifts.
The Library Board, in conjunction with the
Library District, may accept or reject all
gifts of money or property made for the
benefit of the library and its patrons.
All equipment and other property donated
for library purposes whether through the
Board or to the City directly, shall become
the property of the City held in trust for
library purposes and subject to the
discretion of the legislative authority as
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to any subsequent sale or disposition of
any such property or investment of any such
money."
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
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SA E HOGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE JENS , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P. STERREP DiJULIO, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of
APPROVED the day of
PUBLISHED the day of
, 1983.
, 1983.
, 1983.
��" I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No.CQ Y'/ 6 , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereo
indicated.
(SEAL)
�MAR�IEJE N, CITY CLERK
6681-150A
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