CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

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City Clerk

ORDINANCE 09-28(S)

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE CHAPTER 1.48, PUBLIC LIBRARY, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS FROM OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS FROM ONE MEMBER TO TWO MEMBERS AND CHANGING THE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF LIBRARIAN TO LIBRARY DIRECTOR WITHIN THE CHAPTER.

WHEREAS, The Library Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Library Director and the City Council; and

WHEREAS, The Homer Public Library provides services to all community residents, including those living outside City limits; and

WHEREAS, The current Homer City Code does not allow Library Advisory Board membership to adequately reflect the patronage of the Homer Public Library; and

WHEREAS, The number of non-resident members should be increased to reflect the patronage of the Homer Public Library from non-residents; and

WHEREAS, The title of Librarian was changed to Library Director in 1997; and

WHEREAS, The changing of the verbiage as needed throughout is consistent with the current usage of the title Library Director.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS:

Section 1. Homer City Code 1.48.020; 1.48.030; 1.48.040; and 1.48.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.48.020 Library Director --Appointment. The head of the Homer Library is the Library Director, who shall be appointed by the City Manager.

1.48.030 Library Director --Duties. The Library Director of the City shall be responsible for and shall have supervision and control of the Library and hold responsibilities as denoted in the job description for the position.

1.48.040 Board--Creation and membership. There is created the City of Homer Library Advisory Board, referred to in this chapter as the Board, which shall act in an advisory capacity to the Library Director and the City. The Board shall consist of seven members comprised as follows:
a. At least five members of the Board shall reside within the corporate limits of the City.
b. Members shall serve for three years. Initial appointments to be made for staggered terms as follows: Two one-year terms; two two-year terms; and three three-year terms.
c. Members shall serve without compensation.

1.48.070 Use of Library. All persons shall be extended the use of library privileges subject to observing the rules and regulations established for the use thereof. The Library Director may prohibit any person from using the Library who willfully or persistently violates any rule or regulation prescribed for the operation of the Library. No person shall fail or refuse to leave the Library when ordered to do so by the Library Director or other person in charge.

Section 2. This Ordinance is of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City Code.

ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this 22^nd day of

June, 2009.

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

YES:

NO:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

First Reading:

Public Hearing:

Second Reading:

Effective Date:

Reviewed and approved as to form.

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Walt E. Wrede, City Manager Thomas Klinkner, City Attorney

Date: Date:

Fiscal Note: N/A