PREAMBLE The Bylaws (“ Bylaws ”) of the Library Advisory Committee of the City of Irvine (“ Committee ”) were adopted by the City Council of the City of Irvine pursuant to Resolution No. 26-89 and pursuant to Irvine Municipal Code (“ IMC ”) Sections 1-4-301. 1. IRVINE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CREATION, TITLE, AND AUTHORITY 1.1 Creation: The Irvine Library Advisory Committee (“ Committee ”) was created under and continues to exist under Division 4 of Title 1 of the IMC. 1.1.1 IMC Title 1, Division 4 generally governs or otherwise regulates the Committee’s powers, duties, limitations, and general purpose. 1.1.2 IMC Title 1, Division 15 establishes generally applicable rules regarding public meetings, the conduct of public business, notice and agenda requirements, conduct at meetings, procedures for minutes and recordings, and other matters. 1.1.3 Title 1, Divisions 4 and 15are subject to change, consistent with City Council policies and State law, and each such Division shall take precedence over these bylaws and over any procedures adopted by the Committee. 1.2 Title: The Committee officially shall be known as the “Library Advisory Committee.” The term “Committee,” where used in these Bylaws, also shall refer to and mean the “Library Advisory Committee.” 1.3
Duties: The Committee was formed pursuant to IMC section 1-4-301 to serve in an advisory role to the Community & Library Services Commission to perform one or more specific assigned tasks, as follows: 1.3.1 Promote awareness and advocacy for equitable, high-quality library services. 1.3.2 Consider community needs and provide appropriate recommendations to the Community & Library Services Commission. 1.3.3 Work collaboratively with organizations within the City and the surrounding areas that have an impact on library services by informally sharing information learned at meetings. 1.3.4 Provide input and feedback to the Community & Library Services Commission on the strategic initiatives, including the Library Master Plan and future library facilities.
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