§ 24-31. Purposes.

The purposes of the library board shall be to:

(1)

Solicit funds, gifts, and bequests for library acquisitions, additions and improvements.

(2)

Review and make advisory recommendations to the mayor and city council on the acceptance of gifts of real estate, art objects, and items of similar nature. Review and make advisory recommendations to the mayor and city council on any proposed physical additions and improvements to be paid for with city funds.

(3)

Review and make recommendations on library department matters submitted to it by the director of the library department, or by the mayor and city council.

(4)

Manage and invest and oversee the management and investment of funds, gifts, and bequests donated for library purposes and held in special trust accounts set up by the board for these purposes or invested by the board.

(Code 1968, § 25-15; Ord. No. 77-631, § 1, 3-29-77)