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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 603
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
AND PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC
LIBRARY FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Seward Public Library performs essential
public service to residents of the city of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the need for library facilities and programs
has increased in the city of Seward with the city 1 s rapid
and anticipated growth; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library, Inc.,
profit corporation, has provided volunteer time and
to develop and maintain the high standards of public
of the Seward Public Library; and
a non-
efforts
service
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to continue to
have adequate library facilities and programs and for the
Library to offer its employees participation in the state of
Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library, Inc., wishes to
continue its active support and encouragement of the devel-
opment of library programs and facilities within the city of
Seward;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Article V of the Seward City Code, entitled
"Seward Public Library Department", is hereby added to Title
2 to read as follows:
ARTICLE V - SEWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 2-59.1. Library Department Estab-
lished. There is established the City Library
Department. The principal officer shall be the
Librarian who shall fulfill the duties and have
the responsibilities as set forth in the employ-
ee's job description and who shall be subject to
the direction and supervision of the city manager.
Sec. 2-59.2. Library Department - Powers and
duties. The Library Department shall:
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 603
(a) Assemble, preserve and administer, in
organized collections, books and related educa-
tional and recreational material in order to
promote the communication of ideas and enrich the
personal lives of residents of the city of Seward;
(b) Organize various library programs for
residents of the city of Seward;
(c) Consult with the Seward Community Li-
brary, Inc., a non-profit Alaska corporation which
may serve in an advisory capacity to the Librarian
and the City Council on matters of interest to the
community with respect to the operation of the
City Library and its programs;
(d) Manage, operate and maintain the city's
library facilities and programs, including mate-
rials and collections.
Section 2. The city manager is authorized and directed
to execute such documents as may be necessary for the
transfer of the Seward Public Library assets to the city of
Seward and the assumption by the city of Seward of the
obligations of the Seward Public Library.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty
(30) days following enactment and posting.
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ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALASKA, this 9th day of May
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS
NONE
DUNHAM & NOLL
NONE
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 603
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
(City Seal)
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Fre B. Arvidson
City Attorney
Introduced By: Noll/Simutis
Introduction Date: 04/11/88
Public Hearing ~
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Enactment Date:
04/25/88
05/09/88
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