| Established 1947 |
| Mission Statement |
| I. |
| Responsibilities, Jurisdiction, Authority |
| II. |
| The Library Board shall have powers and be required to: |
| a. Make and enforce such by-laws, rules, and regulations as may be necessary for the administration, |
| government and protection of the City Library; and |
| b. Accept money, personal property or real estate donated to the Library Board of "the Santa Monica |
| Public Library or its predecessor." (SMCC 1010) (Amended @ General Municipal Election, Nov. 2, |
| 2006, |
| certified by Resolution No. 10187(CCS)) |
| Composition |
| III. |
| There shall be a Library Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the |
| qualified electors of the City who shall serve four-year terms and no member of said Board shall hold any |
| paid office or employment in the City Government. (SMCC 1009). Pursuant to Section 2.32.280 of the |
| SMMC - no Santa Monica City employee may serve as a member of any Board or Commission. |