Sec. 13-157. - Board of trustees; membership, election, terms, vacancies and compensation.

Upon establishment of the city public library, the city council shall elect the original board of trustees of the public library, which shall consist of seven members who are residents of the city, known for their civic dedication and known to be devoted to the public library as an educational institution. With the expiration of the term of office of any member, the vacancy shall be filled by the city council for a term of three years. If a vacancy occurs by resignation, removal, death, relinquishing of residency in the city or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the city council for the unexpired term thereof. The members of the board of trustees shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 13-102)

Cross reference— Boards, committees and commissions, § 2-36 et seq.

State Law reference— Board of trustees, G.L. 1956, §§ 29-4-5—29-4-8.