Budget approved by Education Department. Budget approved by Education Department. Governance Trustees named by, City Council. Parent governmental units appoint the board. Board members of member libraries elect the system board members.
Members designate member library representatives to elect the board members.
An advisory council is required. Outlets are branches and run by systemwide policies. Member libraries are autonomous public and association libraries and join the system by choice. No dues or fees. Member libraries are autonomous public and association libraries and join the system by choice.