§ 17-31. Established.

(a)

There is hereby established the Laredo Library Advisory Committee hereinafter called the library advisory committee to consist of nine (9) lay persons. Each of the councilmen and the mayor will appoint one (1) member. A lay person is defined as a person who is not currently employed by a public library or public library system, or in any capacity with the city.

(b)

Members of the library advisory committee shall be qualified voters and resident citizens of the city.

(c)

The terms of office shall be concurrent with that of the council member making the appointment. Vacancies, which occur during members' terms, shall be filled for the unexpired balance of the term in the same manner as initial appointments. If a replacement has not been appointed at the end of a member's term, the member shall continue to serve until replaced or reappointed.

(d)

Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred as long as the expenses are approved by the library advisory committee and by the city manager and included in the library's approved budget.

(e)

Recognizing the responsibility of the library to serve the public as a whole, the city council will strive to ensure that the library advisory committee is representative of a good cross-section of the occupations and interests within the city, giving particular attention to individuals who have indicated willingness to support the library by donating their time, talent or other resources.

(f)

A library advisory committee member shall forfeit appointment if he (1) shall fail to meet the residency requirements for appointment, (2) is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or (3) fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the library advisory committee without being excused by the committee.

(Ord. No. 2012-O-145, 9-17-12)