[Code 1961, § 21.01.01; Ord. No.
70-4, 4-20-1970]
There is hereby created the Library Department for the purpose
of providing Town library services.
[Code 1961, § 21.01.05; Ord. No.
70-4, 4-20-1970]
All regular employees of the Library Department shall be in
the classified service.
[Code 1961, § 21.01.02; Ord. No.
70-4, 4-20-1970; Ord. No. 99-4, § 1, 5-3-1999]
There is hereby created a Library Board consisting of nine members
who shall be appointed by the Town Council and who shall serve without
compensation. Of the nine members first appointed, three shall be
appointed for one year; three for two years; and three for three years.
Thereafter all appointments to the Board shall be for a term of three
years. A member shall serve from the time of appointment until a successor
is appointed. As far as possible, the Board shall represent a cross-section
of the Town and members must be residents of the Town. The president
of the Windsor Library Association shall be a member of the Board.
The Town Manager and the Town librarian shall be ex-officio members
of the Board. The appointments of all members currently serving are
hereby ratified to continue for the balance of their respective terms.
[Code 1961, § 21.01.03; Ord. No.
70-4, 4-20-1970]
The Board shall elect a Chairman and secretary from among its
members, shall keep records, and shall hold meetings at the call of
the Chairman and at such other times as the Board or Town Manager
may determine. Meetings shall be held at least once every calendar
quarter.
[Code 1961, § 21.01.04; Ord. No.
70-4, 4-20-1970]
The Library Board shall advise the Town Manager in formulating
library policies and objectives, recommending new library programs,
promoting and publicizing library programs, reviewing the proposed
library budget, enlisting public cooperation and understanding for
library programs, assisting with cultural activities associated with
the library, and making recommendations concerning acceptance of any
bequest, devise, gift or endowment.
