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ID Code § 33-2506 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES|Section 33-2506 - LIBRARY SERVICES IMPROVEMENT FUND — ESTABLISHED.

33-2506. LIBRARY SERVICES IMPROVEMENT FUND — ESTABLISHED. (1) Policy. The state of Idaho recognizes its responsibility to provide library services to people in all areas of the state. The state acknowledges that the ability of each Idahoan to access information has a critical impact on the state’s economic development, educational success, provision for an informed electorate, and overall quality of life. Realizing that libraries of all types and in all parts of the state must be able to interact and cooperate in order to respond to these informational needs, the state of Idaho hereby creates and establishes in the state treasury the library services improvement fund. (2) Purpose. The purpose of the library services improvement fund is to further the development of library services for all the people of Idaho. Moneys in the library services improvement fund are appropriated to and may be expended by the board of library commissioners at any time for the purposes provided in this section. (3) Appropriations and revenues. The library services improvement fund shall have paid into it such appropriations as may be provided or other moneys and donations described in section 33-2503, Idaho Code. (4) Payments. (a) All payments from the library services improvement fund shall be paid out in warrants drawn by the state controller upon presentation of proper vouchers from the commission for libraries. Pending payments out of the library services improvement fund, the moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in the same manner as provided under section 67-1210, Idaho Code, with respect to idle moneys in the state treasury. Interest earned on the investments shall be returned to the library services improvement fund. (b) No library entity is automatically entitled to receive any payments from the library services improvement fund. The board of library commissioners shall establish the criteria upon which actual need is to be determined in accordance with the purposes set forth in this section. (c) Payments from the library services improvement fund may be used only for the purposes approved by the board of library commissioners. Funding decisions shall be solely within the discretion of the board of library commissioners.  History: [33-2506, added 1998, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 213; am. 1999, ch. 33, sec. 1, p. 69; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 8, p. 704.]
ID Code § 33-2507 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES|Section 33-2507 - STATE TREASURER TRUSTEE OF LIBRARY FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED.

33-2507. STATE TREASURER TRUSTEE OF LIBRARY FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED. When the conditions of the grant or appropriation so require, the state treasurer shall serve as trustee of funds appropriated to the state from any appropriation made by the federal government, the state, or any other agency for providing and equalizing library service in Idaho.  History: [(33-2507)(33-2723) 1963, ch. 188, sec. 16, p. 568; am. & redesig. 1989, ch. 132, sec. 18, p. 296; am. & redesig. 2002, ch. 312, sec. 9, p. 891.]
ID Code § 33-2508 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 25 - COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES|Section 33-2508 - DIGITAL AND ONLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR K-12 STUDENTS.

33-2508. DIGITAL AND ONLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR K-12 STUDENTS. If the commission for libraries provides digital or online library resources for the use of students in kindergarten through grade 12, the commission shall comply with all provisions of section 33-137, Idaho Code.  History: [33-2508, added 2020, ch. 274, sec. 2, p. 809.]
ID Code § 33-2601 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2601 - POLICY.

33-2601. POLICY. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Idaho, as a part of the provisions for public education, to promote the establishment and development of free library service for all the people in Idaho. It is the purpose of this act to assure an informed electorate by enabling the provision of free local library service, in the present and in the future, to children in their formative years and to adults for their continuing education. To carry out the purpose of this act, an independent, nonpartisan board shall govern the library. Every library established in this chapter shall be forever free for the use of the residents of the city, always subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the library board may find necessary to adopt.  History: [33-2601, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 2, p. 468.]
ID Code § 33-2602 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2602 - DEFINITIONS.

33-2602. DEFINITIONS. Unless a different meaning plainly is required in this chapter: (1) "Nonpartisan" means not controlled or influenced by any single political party. (2) "Board" means the group of trustees who manage the library. (3) "Mayor" means the elected chief municipal officer of a city. (4) "City manager" means a person appointed as chief municipal administrator by a city council. (5) "City council" means the legislative body of a city.  History: [33-2602, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 3, p. 468.]
ID Code § 33-2603 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2603 - CITIES MAY ESTABLISH TAX SUPPORTED LIBRARIES.

33-2603. CITIES MAY ESTABLISH TAX SUPPORTED LIBRARIES. The city council of every city shall have power to establish a public library, and for such purpose may annually levy and cause to be collected a tax up to but not exceeding one-tenth percent (.10%) of market value for assessment purposes or fund a library out of allocations from the city’s general fund. All such moneys shall be kept by the city treasurer separate and apart from other moneys of the city and be used exclusively for library purposes, provided that every city shall have power to contract for specified library service from an existing library, or become part of an existing library district, following the procedure outlined in section 33-2709, Idaho Code.  History: [33-2603, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 4, p. 468.]
ID Code § 33-2604 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2604 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES — APPOINTMENT — TERM OF OFFICE — COMPENSATION.

33-2604. BOARD OF TRUSTEES — APPOINTMENT — TERM OF OFFICE — COMPENSATION. (1) For the government of such library there shall be a board of five (5) library trustees appointed by the mayor and council pursuant to section 50-210, Idaho Code, from among city residents. If the city government is organized pursuant to sections 50-801 through 50-813, Idaho Code, the city manager and the council shall appoint the board of trustees. (2) Appointment to the board shall be made solely upon consideration of the ability of such appointees to serve the interests of the people, without regard to sex, age, race, nationality, religion, disability or political affiliation. A member of the city council, a mayor, or an appointed officer of the city shall not be one (1) of the five (5) appointed trustees of the library board, but each year the council shall appoint one (1) of its members to be a liaison to the board, without voting rights. (3) The initial appointment of trustees shall be for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years respectively. Subsequent appointments shall be made for five (5) years from the date of appointment, and until their successors are appointed. (4) Members of the board shall serve without salary but may receive their actual and necessary budgeted expenses while engaged in authorized business of the library.  History: [33-2604, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 5, p. 469; am. 2021, ch. 165, sec. 1, p. 468.]
ID Code § 33-2605 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2605 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES — VACANCIES — REMOVAL.

33-2605. BOARD OF TRUSTEES — VACANCIES — REMOVAL. The board shall report all vacancies to the council within five (5) working days. All such appointments shall be made in the same manner as appointments are originally made. Appointments to complete an unexpired term shall be for the remainder of the term only. Any trustee may be removed by the city council by the unanimous vote of all of its members.  History: [33-2605, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 6, p. 469.]
ID Code § 33-2606 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2606 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES — MEETINGS.

33-2606. BOARD OF TRUSTEES — MEETINGS. The board of trustees shall meet at least once in each quarter unless required by city ordinance to meet more frequently. One (1) of the meetings shall be designated as the annual meeting. The purposes of the annual meeting are to elect the officers of the board, to establish a regular meeting date, and to review, amend, repeal or adopt bylaws, policies and procedures. Special meetings may be held from time to time as the board may determine, but written notice thereof shall be given to the members at least two (2) days prior to the day of the meeting. A quorum shall consist of three (3) voting members, but a smaller number may adjourn. All library board meetings are to be held pursuant to the open meeting law, chapter 2, title 74, Idaho Code.  History: [33-2606, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 7, p. 470; am. 2014, ch. 68, sec. 1, p. 175; am. 2015, ch. 141, sec. 67, p. 427.]
ID Code § 33-2607 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2607 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRUSTEES.

33-2607. POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRUSTEES. In addition to the powers elsewhere contained in this chapter and notwithstanding the provisions of title 50, Idaho Code, the board of trustees of each city library shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To establish bylaws for its own governance; (2) To establish policies and rules of use for the governance of the library or libraries under its control; to exclude from the use of the library any and all persons who violate such rules; (3) To establish, locate, maintain and have custody of libraries to serve the city, and to provide suitable rooms, structures, facilities, furniture, apparatus and appliances necessary for library service; (4) With the approval of the city: (a) To acquire real property by purchase, gift, devise, lease or otherwise; (b) To own and hold real and personal property and to construct buildings for the use and purposes of the library; (c) To sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of real or personal property when no longer required by the library; and (d) To insure the real and personal property of the library; (5) To prepare and adopt a budget for review and approval by the city council; (6) To control the expenditures of money budgeted for the library; (7) To accept or decline gifts of money or personal property, in accordance with library policy, and under such terms as may be a condition of the gift; (8) To hire, supervise and evaluate the library director; (9) To establish policies for the purchase and distribution of library materials; (10) To attend all meetings of the board of trustees; (11) To maintain legal records of all board business; (12) To exercise such other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for the orderly and efficient management of the library.  History: [33-2607, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 8, p. 470.]
ID Code § 33-2608 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2608 - LIBRARY DIRECTOR — DUTIES — OTHER EMPLOYEES.

33-2608. LIBRARY DIRECTOR — DUTIES — OTHER EMPLOYEES. (1) The board of trustees of each city library shall appoint the library director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The library director shall advise the board, implement policy set by the board, supervise all library staff and shall acquire library materials, equipment and supplies. The library director shall attend all board meetings but shall not vote. (2) With the recommendation of the library director, the board shall budget to hire other employees as may be necessary for the operation of the library. The library director shall hire or oversee the hiring of all other employees based on the policies, procedures, and job descriptions of the city. These employees shall be employees of the city and subject to the city’s personnel policies and classifications unless otherwise provided by city ordinance.  History: [33-2608, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 9, p. 471; am. 2021, ch. 165, sec. 2, p. 468.]
ID Code § 33-2609 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2609 - ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS — CONTROL OF EXPENDITURES.

33-2609. ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS — CONTROL OF EXPENDITURES. The board shall prepare and adopt an annual budget, stating anticipated revenues and expenditures, indicating what support and maintenance of the library will be required for review and approval by the city council for the ensuing year. All funds for the library shall be in the custody of the city treasurer unless otherwise provided by city ordinance, and shall be used only for library purposes. The board shall have control of library expenditures. Money shall be paid for library purposes, only upon properly authenticated vouchers of the board of trustees. The board shall not make expenditures or incur indebtedness in any year in excess of the amount of money appropriated for library purposes. The board may hold a separate checking account to be used to pay petty expenses of the library. This account shall be audited along with other library funds.  History: [33-2609, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 10, p. 471.]
ID Code § 33-2610 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2610 - DONATIONS.

33-2610. DONATIONS. Donations or gifts for the benefit of the library shall be budgeted along with other library accounts and shall be used only for library purposes. Money or other funds which are donated or given to the library may be expended by the board of trustees only in accordance with the city budget process.  History: [33-2610, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 11, p. 471.]
ID Code § 33-2611 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2611 - REPORTS OF TRUSTEES.

33-2611. REPORTS OF TRUSTEES. The board of trustees shall annually, not later than the first day of January, file with the board of library commissioners a report of the operations of the library for the fiscal year just ended. The report shall be of such form and contain such information as the board of library commissioners may require, but in all cases must include a complete accounting of all financial transactions for the fiscal year being reported. The board shall also report to the city council and mayor as required in section 50-210, Idaho Code.  History: [33-2611, added 1993, ch. 186, sec. 12, p. 472; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 9, p. 704.]
ID Code § 33-2612 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2612 - REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS — PURPOSE — BOUNDARIES.

33-2612. REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS — PURPOSE — BOUNDARIES. It is the purpose of this act to provide a method by which the library boards which govern Idaho’s libraries, now or hereafter established in accordance with the Idaho Code, may contract to form regional library systems, in order to provide improved library and information services for residents of a multi-county region. The boundaries for library regions in Idaho shall be established by the Idaho board of library commissioners.  History: [(33-2612) 1974, ch. 74, sec. 1, p. 1156; am. & redesig. 1993, ch. 186, sec. 13, p. 472; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 10, p. 705.]
ID Code § 33-2613 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2613 - DEFINITIONS.

33-2613. DEFINITIONS. As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Library board" means the five (5) citizens appointed, or elected, to govern a public library, a school community library, or a library district, in accordance with chapters 26 and 27, title 33, Idaho Code. (2) "Participating board" or "participating library" means a board or library or district which is cooperating and participating in a regional library system. (3) "Region" means that geographic area, with boundaries established by the board of library commissioners, wherein library units are encouraged to work together. (4) "Regional system" means two (2) or more library boards formally contracting a system approved by the board of library commissioners, officially designated as a regional library system under this act, and therein working together in specific efforts to extend and improve library services to their resident constituents. (5) "System board" means the governing board comprised of representatives of library boards in a regional system, and which is authorized to direct and plan library service for a regional system to the extent and in the manner provided by this act.  History: [(33-2613) 1974, ch. 74, sec. 2, p. 1156; am. & redesig. 1993, ch. 186, sec. 14, p. 472; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 11, p. 705.]
ID Code § 33-2614 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2614 - PETITION FOR ESTABLISHMENT.

33-2614. PETITION FOR ESTABLISHMENT. Any two (2) or more library boards may petition the board of library commissioners for the establishment of a regional system. Such petition shall be prepared in cooperation with the state librarian, on forms provided by the commission for libraries, and shall include but shall not be limited to the following information: (1) A statement of purpose and an outline of the proposed program of the regional system. (2) A list of the participating libraries, with a listing of the current tax levy and budget of each such participant; the names and addresses of the members of each library board, and a letter or resolution from each such board regarding participation in the regional system. (3) A list of the counties in the geographic region as a whole, the number of persons who are within taxing districts supporting existing libraries, and the number of persons outside such districts but within a county in the region, and thus potentially eligible for service from the regional system being established. (4) Proposed number of persons to be on the initial system board of directors. (5) Proposed headquarters for the regional system, accompanied by a copy of a resolution by the governing authority for that library approving its designation as headquarters and, if a member of the staff of the headquarters is to be the administrator of the system, including approval of such designation. The board of library commissioners shall consider any petition presented to it as provided in this act, and if it approves such petition it shall adopt a resolution officially designating such particular regional library system, describing the territory thereof, and designating the headquarters and the initial number of directors for the system board.  History: [(33-2614) 1974, ch. 74, sec. 3, p. 1156; am. & redesig. 1993, ch. 186, sec. 15, p. 473; am. 2006, ch. 235, sec. 12, p. 705.]
ID Code § 33-2615 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 33 - EDUCATION|Chapter 26 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES|Section 33-2615 - SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

33-2615. SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Each regional system shall be governed by a board of directors, to be selected by and from the governing boards of the participating libraries. Initially, as the system is formed, each participating library shall be entitled to one (1) representative on the system board, and those libraries legally serving a population base of more than ten thousand (10,000) shall also be entitled to a second representative. Within two (2) weeks after receiving notice of approval of a petition for establishment, as provided for under this act, the board of each participating library shall select its representative or representatives, and certify the names and addresses of such representatives to the state librarian. As additional libraries, now or hereafter established, petition to join the system, the board shall not exceed twenty-five (25) in number. When the board members total twenty-five (25), or earlier with the unanimous agreement of the participating boards, the system board shall develop a plan for equitable rotation of trustees, while retaining representation from a library in each county. The designated headquarters for the system shall always have representation on the board. At their first meeting the members of the system board shall divide themselves by lot into terms of one (1) to five (5) years. Thereafter, all vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments, and appointments to complete an unexpired term shall be for the residue of the term only. No member of any system board shall serve on the system board for more than five (5) consecutive years, and in no event shall service on the system board exceed the term of office of the incumbent on the governing board of the participating library which he represents. The system board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary to conduct the affairs of the system. Members of the system board may receive from the regional system their actual and necessary expenses while engaged in business of said system.  History: [(33-2615) 1974, ch. 74, sec. 4, p. 1156; am. & redesig. 1993, ch. 186, sec. 16, p. 473.]