Sec. 22-1. - Definition.

As used in this chapter, the term "board," "library board" or "board of trustees" shall mean the Newport News Public Library Board of Trustees created by Article II of this chapter.

Sec. 22-2. - Single system created.

From and after the fifteenth day of September, 1968, all public libraries in the city shall be, and the same are hereby, designated as constituting one (1) single system to be known as the Newport News Public Library System.

(Ord. No. 1153, § 1; Ord. No. 1157, § 1; Ord. No. 1162, § 1; Code 1961, § 2-117; Ord. No. 2296)

Sec. 22-3. - Appointment and qualifications of director of libraries and information services and assistants.

The city manager shall appoint a director of libraries and information services; and such director may appoint assistants, subject to the approval of the city manager. The qualifications necessary for the position of director or approved assistant shall be determined by the city manager, with the advice and recommendations of the library board.

(Ord. No. 2296; Ord. No. 2778-81; Ord. No. 3228-84, § 1)

Sec. 22-4. - General powers and duties of director.

The director shall be the head of the public library department. The director, under the supervision of the city manager, shall have general management and control of the Newport News Public Library System. He shall also have the power to make rules and regulations, consistent with the ordinances of the city, for the conduct of the system's business.

(Ord. No. 2296; Ord. No. 2788-81; Ord. No. 3228-84)

Sec. 22-5. - Library budget estimate.

The director, with the assistance of the library board, shall submit an annual budget estimate to the city manager or his designee covering the period corresponding to the fiscal year of the city. Such budget estimate shall be in detail and itemized in a form prescribed by the city manager.

(Ord. No. 1153, § 11; Code 1961, § 2-127; Ord. No. 2296; Ord. No. 2788-81; Ord. No. 3228-84, § 1)

Sec. 22-6. - Director's annual report.

At the end of each fiscal year, the director, with the assistance of the library board, shall submit to the city manager or his designee an annual report reflecting the financial condition of the Newport News Public Library System, including the various sums of money received and the sources thereof and the amount of funds expended during the year, and for what purposes. The annual report shall also reflect the number of books and periodicals on hand, the number added during the year, the number of books lost or missing, the number of books loaned during the year, the number of fixtures added and any other physical improvements, together with the cost thereof, and such other statistical and informational data as may be requested by the city manager or deemed necessary or desirable by the director.

(Ord. No. 1153, § 15; Code 1961, § 2-131; Ord. No. 2296; Ord. No. 2788-81; Ord. No. 3228-84, § 1)

Sec. 22-7. - Perpetuation and maintenance of Martha Woodruff Hiden Virginiana Collection.

The Newport News Public Library System shall perpetuate and maintain the Martha Woodruff Hiden Virginiana Collection transferred to the city by the Newport News Public Library, Incorporated, together with future additions thereto, as a reference collection not subject to separation, circulation or withdrawal.

(Ord. No. 1153, § 16; Code 1961, § 2-132; Ord. No. 2296)

Secs. 22-8—22-17. - Reserved.