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--- (1) --- Cross reference— Administration, ch. 2; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 66.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Sec. 42-1. - Established.#
There is hereby established and founded for the town and for all its inhabitants a free public library to be known as the Narragansett Public Library. Such library may include such facilities and branches throughout the town as may be determined by the board of trustees.
(Code 1986, § 17-136)
Sec. 42-2. - Acquisition and renovation of new library at the former Belmont/IGA location.#
Limit the use of up to $5,800,000.00 in bonds and/or notes for the acquisition of (1) the former Belmont Supermarket (ground floor) and (2) the administrative/office space (second floor) at the Pier Market Place, along with approximately 59 parking spaces, to renovate and equip that space as a library and to apply for matching or grant funds from the State of Rhode Island for the acquisition and renovation of a new library.
(Res. of 11-03-2020(1))
Secs. 42-3—42-20. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES#
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--- (2) --- Cross reference— Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-71 et seq.
Sec. 42-21. - Established; membership; terms of office; vacancies.#
Upon establishment of the Narragansett Public Library, the town council shall elect the original board of trustees of the Narragansett Public Library. The board shall consist of seven members, residents of the town, known for their civic dedication and known to be devoted to the public library as an educational institution. As soon as possible after the election of the first board, the members shall meet and divide themselves by lot into three groups. The terms of office of the first group, consisting of two members, shall expire one year from the date of their election; the terms of the second group, consisting of two members, shall expire two years from the date of their election; and the terms of the third group, consisting of three members, shall expire three years from the date of their election. With the expiration of the term of office of any member, the vacancy shall be filled by the town council for the term of three years. Vacancies occurring by resignation, removal, death, or otherwise, shall be filled as above for the unexpired term.
(Code 1986, § 17-137)
Sec. 42-22. - Powers and duties.#
The board of trustees shall take possession of the library and shall thereafter be the legal guardians and custodians of the library. They shall provide suitable rooms for the library, arrange for the proper care of the rooms, choose one or more competent persons as librarians and fix their compensation, and make all needful rules and regulations for the government of the library and the use of the books; provided, however, that no fee for the use of the books shall ever be exacted.
(Code 1986, § 17-138)
Sec. 42-23. - Library funds.#
All appropriations from the town and state, and the income of all funds belonging to the library, shall be placed in the library fund created in article III of this chapter. Such funds shall be subject to the exclusive control of the trustees for the purpose of the maintenance of and improvements to the library. The town treasurer shall pay, within the limits of the appropriations and other library funds in the hands of the board of trustees, all bills properly certified by such trustees.
(Code 1986, § 17-139)
Sec. 42-24. - Acceptance of gifts by trustees.#
In case of any bequest, legacy or gift to or in favor of a public library, the trustees are hereby authorized and empowered to accept the gift in behalf of and for the use of the library, and their receipt shall be a full and sufficient discharge and release to any executor, administrator or other person authorized to make the payment of such gift.
(Code 1986, § 17-140)
Secs. 42-25—42-45. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE III. - LIBRARY FUND#
Sec. 42-46. - Established.#
A library fund shall be established as a depository for all fees, gifts and receipts obtained for the use, service or facilities of the library. This fund shall be operated as a fund of the library board of trustees, and expenses shall be paid or debited from the fund for the operations, maintenance and replacement costs in relation to the library.
(Code 1986, § 20-256)
Sec. 42-47. - Separate account.#
The town treasurer will maintain in a separate account all gifts and receipts and disbursements as a result of operation of the library. Disbursements shall be for the sole purpose of costs for administration, operation, maintenance, materials and supplies, interest, depreciation and any other annual costs for the library.
(Code 1986, § 20-258)