Library Board

The Library Board for the City of Kyle shall consist of seven voting board members who shall be appointed by the mayor and city council. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this article the authority and powers of the board shall be advisory only.

The board shall have the following duties and powers:

(a) The board shall be responsible for providing the city council and the Director with advice and recommendations on all policies, rules, and regulations relating to the administration of the library and operations.

(b) The board shall have the power to develop and propose to the city council rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the library. Such rules and regulations shall become in effect upon adoption by the city council as provided by law.

(c) The board shall pass library policies and procedures to include:

(1) The issuance and cost of library cards; (2) The maximum checkout time limits for all library materials; (3) The fine schedules for overdue library materials; (4) The fine schedules for lost or severely damaged library materials; (5) The fine schedules for other charges or administrative fees; and (6) Other procedural areas of library operations.

(d) The board shall carry out and perform such other functions and duties as the council may assign to it.

(e) The board shall promote the library's programs and services in the greater Kyle community.

(f) The board is authorized to solicit gifts and bequests of money or other personal property, or donations to be applied, principle or income, for library functions and to conduct fund-raisers for the library. All such funds, gifts and bequests shall be made and received directly the City’s Director of Finance and placed in a special account or fund established for such purposes. 

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