A. To make and enforce all rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration, government and protection of such library, and all property belonging thereto or that may be loaned, devised, bequeathed or donated to the same;

B. To administer any trust declared or created for such library and to provide memorial tablets and niches to perpetuate the memory of those persons who may make valuable donations thereto;

C. To purchase necessary books, journals, publications and other supplies and personal property;

D. To appoint officers and employees of the library, either full-time or part-time, as may be necessary to adequately conduct the business of the library, said officers and employees to hold office at the pleasure of the board; to fix the salaries and wages thereof within the salary ranges established by resolution of the City Council, and to prescribe the duties and powers of such officers and employees;

E. To recommend to the City Council the purchase or lease of real property and the erection, rental or acquisition of such building or buildings, room or rooms as may be necessary when, in its judgment, a suitable building, or portion thereof, has not been provided by the council;

F. To do and perform any and all other acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 3639-NS (part), 1958: Ord. 2278-NS § 8, 1939)