9-4 Library board.
There is hereby created and established a library board. The composition and terms of service for the board shall be established by city ordinance.
The library board shall:
(1) Advise the library director, the city manager and the council on all matters relating to public libraries in Aurora;
(2) Submit annually to the city manager and to council a master plan for the development and maintenance of a modern library system;
(3) Schedule and hold public hearings when necessary in order to carry out its responsibilities;
(4) Cooperate with the library director and the city manager in the preparation of the library department's annual operating and capital improvement budgets;
(5) Make recommendations on the proposed library department budget to council;
(6) Review the library director's annual report and make any appropriate comments and recommendations to the city manager and the city council;
(7) Possess the authority to solicit and administer gifts and trusts on behalf of the library department;
(8) Select its officers in February of each year and immediately notify the city manager and council of officers elected;
(9) Have the authority to promulgate rules for the establishment of offices and committees and prepare bylaws for their operation, subject to council approval. (Ord. No. 79-120, § 1, 11-6-1979; Ord. No. 87-202, § 36, 11-3-1987; Ord. No. 93-75, § 1, 11-2-1993)