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RESOLUTION NO. 4150-1311 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRESCOTT, YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PRESCOTT. RECITALS: Whereas, Chapter 1-13 of the Prescott City Code authorizes the Mayor and Council to form Standing Committees of the City to act in an advisory role to the Mayor and Council; and Whereas, the Mayor and Council wish to create a library advisory board to address the library service needs of the City of Prescott; and Whereas, the establishment of a library advisory board is in the best interest and promotes the welfare of the citizens of Prescott. ENACTMENTS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRESCOTT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. THAT there is hereby formed a LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (The "Board"), which shall be comprised of five (5) members, and said Board shall function as a standing committee pursuant to the Prescott City Code Chapter 1-13. Section 2. THAT the role of the Board is to make recommendations to the City Council on all matters pertaining to the library service needs of the citizens of Prescott, and to review and support appropriate library services and activities for the general public. Section 3. THAT the Board is to review and provide input on the capital and operating budget plans of the library, provide input and recommendations on various policy matters, and to assist in formulating a cost-recovery policy for the library. Section 4. THAT the Board is to encourage appropriate development and advancement of public services provided by the library. Section 5. THAT the Library Director, or designee, shall act as an ex-officio member of the Board to provide advice and assistance. Section 6. THAT the preferred guidelines for membership of the Board are to include at least one (1) member as representative of the pre K-12 educational community and at least one (1) member as representative of the youth community of Prescott.