This bill amends Sections 33-2607 and 33-2608 of the Idaho Code, focusing on the governance and operational structure of city libraries. It grants the board of trustees additional powers, including the ability to establish bylaws, policies, and rules for library governance, as well as the authority to manage library property and finances. Notably, the term "apparatus" is replaced with "apparatuses," and the board's responsibility to hire and supervise the library director is clarified with the insertion of language that specifies the director's employment status in relation to the city council.

In Section 33-2608, the bill outlines the duties of the library director, emphasizing that the director serves at the pleasure of the board and is responsible for advising the board, implementing policies, and supervising staff. A significant change is the provision allowing the city council to designate the library director as a position hired and terminated like other city employees, which enables the council to receive performance reports on the director. The bill also includes technical corrections and declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-2607, 33-2608