PURPOSE OF LIBRARY BOARD
Pursuant to Signal Mountain Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapter 1, Section 2-103: It shall be the duty and function of the Library Board to plan, supervise and control the establishment and continued operation of a public library for the Town. In order to fulfill this function, the Board shall be vested with the following powers, which shall be exercised by a majority vote:

(1) To receive gifts, bequests or devises of money or any type of real or personal property given for the benefit of the Library.
(2) Subject to this chapter, to receive and disburse funds as necessary for the establishment and continued operation of the Library.
(3) To appoint committees of volunteers to promote and accomplish the initial funding and establishment of the Library and to carry out its operations when established.
(4) To promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of the Library; however, all such rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the Town Council.
(5) Subject to this chapter, to enter into all such contracts and agreements as may be necessary for and incidental to the establishment and operation of the public library.
(6) To participate in programs sponsored by Federal, State or local governments for the development and improvement of public libraries and other public facilities, for which the Library may be eligible.
(7) To cooperate with other public libraries in the circulation of books, exchange of information and other joint operations.
(8) Subject to this chapter, the Library Board shall have all other powers that are necessary and appropriate for the establishment and operation of a public library.

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