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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975, Feb By-LawsCape Canaveral public Library 165 CANAVERAL BEACH BOULEVARD CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920 TELEPHONE 305- 783.9559 February 6, 1975 Memo to all board members regarding amendment to by-laws Dear Board Member: At the Feb. 5 , 1975, regular meeting of the Cape Canaveral Public Library an amendment concerning non-attendance of board members was adopted. To be known as Article 6, it reads as follows: Article 6 Vacancy by Non-Attendance In the event that any board member misses two consecutive regular monthly meetings , without notifying the board or the librarian before the meeting in question, giving a valid reason for non-attendance , the board will ask that member in violation to vacate the position of board member. The board member found in violation of Article 6 is to be notified in writing by the board of the pending action being taken by the board. Ginger Rose, Secretary Jim Mahoney, Chairman BY-LAWS CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Article 1 Membership In accordance .with the provision of Ordinance 11-66 of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the library board of the Cape Canaveral Public Library shall consist of five members chosen for their fitness for the public library membership. Article 2 Officers Section 1 . Officers of the board shall be a chairman and a secretary. Section 2 . The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting for a term of one year. Vacancies in office shall be filled by ballot at the next regular meeting of the board after the vacancies occur. Section 3. The duties of the officers shall be such as by custom and law and the rules of this board usually devolve upon such officers in accordance with their titles. Article 3 Meetings Section 1 . The annual meeting of the Cape Canaveral Library Board shall take place in May of the current year. Regular monthly meetings will take place the first Wednesday of each month. All other meetings will be called as needed. Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or upon written request of three members, for the transaction of business as stated in the call. Notice stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called shall be given each member of the board at least two days in advance of such meeting. Section 3. A quorum for transaction of business shall consist of a simple majority. Section 4. Order of business may be : Call to order Reading and approval of minutes Approval of bills Report of librarian Committee reports, Communication Unfinished business 'New business Adjournment Article 4 Librarian Section 1 . A qualified librarian shall be considered the executive officer of the board and shall have sole charge of the administration of the library under the direction and review of the board. The librarian shall be held responsible for the care of the building and equipment, for the employment and direction of the staff, for the efficiency of the library' s service to the public , and for the operation of the library under the financial conditions set forth in annual budget. The librarian shall attend all board meetings except those which his or. her appointment, salary, or performence is to be discussed or decided. Article 5 Amendment Section 1 . These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the board with a quorum present, by majority vote of the members present, providing the amendment was stated in call for the meeting. Article 6 Vacancy by Non-Attendance Section 1 . In the event that any board member misses two consecutive regular monthly meetings, without notifying the board or the librarian before the meeting in question, giving a valid reason for non-attendance , the board will ask that member in violation to vacate the position of board member. The board member found in violation of Article 6 is to be notified in writing by the board of the pending action being taken by the board .