Int 0595-2014
Establishing a public library commission.
IntroductionFiledCommittee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relationsintroduced 2014-12-17
Filed — closed without being enacted.
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Agenda: 2014-12-17Passed: 2017-12-31
Summary
The bill would establish a temporary commission to evaluate opportunities for innovation and continued operation of New York City’s public library systems—the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Public Library. The commission would meet quarterly and by April 1, 2016, submit a report to the Mayor and Council on its findings and recommendations.
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations — Department of Cultural Affairs, libraries, museums, Art Commission, New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, and to encourage harmony among the citizens of New York City, to promote the image of New York City and enhance the relationship of its citizens with the international community.
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Sponsors (17)
Lifecycle
IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2014-12-17 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2014-12-17 · City Council
ClosedFiled (End of Session)
2017-12-31 · City Council
Heard at (1)
City Council · 2014-12-17 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall
Attachments (1)
Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. a. There is hereby established a temporary public library commission that shall study and make recommendations in relation to the city's library systems, including but not limited to the evaluation of opportunities for innovation and continued operation of such systems.
b. The mayor shall appoint five members and the speaker of the council shall appoint four members, with all such appointments occurring not more than ninety days following the enactment of this local law. The members of such commission shall serve without compensation.
c. The commission shall meet at least quarterly and no later than April 1, 2016, the commission shall post on the city's website and submit to the speaker of the council and the mayor a report concerning the city's public library systems. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, recommendations for the city's public library systems in relation to: governance and oversight; capital planning; coordination between such systems and between such systems and the city; possible increased and sustainable sources of funding; and the role of technology, including allocation of resources for technology related services and programs in relation to resources for books.
d. The commission shall terminate following the submission of the report required pursuant to subdivision c of this local law.
� 2. This local law shall take effect immediately after its enactment into law.
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