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A. Selection of Library Materials. The library director, with the assistance of designated staff members, shall be responsible for selection of library materials in accordance with policies set forth by the library board of trustees.

The board of trustees shall hear citizen requests for reconsideration of library materials in accordance with its established policy and procedures. The board’s decision in such matters shall be considered final by the city.

B. Establishment of Policies for Library Use and Service. The library board of trustees shall adopt such policies, rules and regulations as are necessary to ensure the provision of service to library patrons and the efficient operation of the library. All such policies, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with Washington state law and ordinances of the city.

C. Labor Agreements and Personnel Policy. Labor agreements shall be negotiated by the mayor or his or her designee. The city council in accordance with RCW 35A.11.020 shall determine salaries, benefits and working conditions. The board of trustees shall be consulted at the time of contract negotiations or when policies affecting library personnel or operations are to be changed in order that their concerns may be considered. All library personnel shall be subject to city personnel policies, rules and regulations.

D. Library Director (Recruitment, Selection and Evaluation). In case of a vacancy in the position of library director, the mayor, with participation from the library board of trustees, shall coordinate the recruitment process to ensure a timely search and adherence to personnel policies. Candidates for the position of library director shall meet minimum standards as set under RCW 27.04.055 and the job description approved by the city council for this position, and shall be confirmed by the city council.

Authority to appoint or dismiss the library director shall rest with the mayor pursuant to RCW 35A.12.090. The mayor shall do an annual performance evaluation of the director in consultation with the board of trustees.

E. Budget and Finances. Library appropriations and expenditures shall conform to the requirements of state law and this code. The city council will have final authority to review and approve the library budget. The library budget proposal shall be developed by the library director and reviewed by the library board within a resource estimate provided by the mayor.

F. Board Insurance. The library trustees shall be insured to the same extent as other appointed officials of the city.

G. Power to Contract. Although power to enter into contracts rests with the city council under RCW 35A.11.010, the city council may delegate to the library board such authority as it deems appropriate to enter into contracts. (Ord. 2661 § 3, 2004)