Agenda No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 20, 2023 |
| Department: | Library |
| Subject: | Resolution 23-R-49 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the revised bylaws of the Schertz Library Advisory Board, and other matters in connection therewith. (S. Gonzalez/M. Uhlhorn) |
BACKGROUND
As part of routine review of Library and Library Advisory Board policies carried out by the Library Director, it was noted that the Library Board's bylaws no longer matched the board and commission appointment calendar adopted by Council. It was further noted that some of the duties of the Book Store Manager no longer matched the bylaws, that some of the language could be updated, and that some sections needed revision to match current practices or for clarification.
Since the bylaws were incorrect, the Director provided a draft of updated bylaws to the Board at the May 1, 2023 meeting, changing the wording in Article III, Sections 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 to be in alignment with Council's current practice, to update duties, and to clarify procedures. Other word tweaks included updating language, and changing "mail" to "email" in accordance with current communication methods. The Board discussed the changes, made suggestions and asked for additional revisions to be presented at the June 5, 2023 meeting. The revised submission was approved at that meeting by unanimous vote.
Since the bylaws were incorrect, the Director provided a draft of updated bylaws to the Board at the May 1, 2023 meeting, changing the wording in Article III, Sections 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 to be in alignment with Council's current practice, to update duties, and to clarify procedures. Other word tweaks included updating language, and changing "mail" to "email" in accordance with current communication methods. The Board discussed the changes, made suggestions and asked for additional revisions to be presented at the June 5, 2023 meeting. The revised submission was approved at that meeting by unanimous vote.
GOAL
To approve the June 5, 2023 Library Advisory Board revised bylaws.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The revised Library Advisory Board bylaws will accurately reflect current practice and be in alignment with Council's board and commission appointment calendar. The revisions will eliminate confusion.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
To approve the revised Library Advisory Board bylaws.
RECOMMENDATION
The Library Advisory Board approved the revisions as written at their June 5, 2023. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 23-R-49 as presented.