REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Selection of Board of Library Trustees Chair and Vice-Chair for FY 2026/27
Report
BACKGROUND
Each City Board and Commission is required to elect one of its members to serve as the presiding officer "as soon as practicable following the first day of July every year" (City of Santa Clara Charter Section 1003). It has been the practice of the Board of Library Trustees to simultaneously elect a member to serve as Vice-Chair.
The role of the Chair is to facilitate monthly meetings, speak on behalf of the Board at City Council meetings and work with the staff liaison on the preparation of the Board agenda. The role of the Vice-Chair is to fulfill the responsibilities of the Chair when the Chair is not able to attend a Board meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Board of Library Trustees may nominate any individual member to serve in each position (Chair/Vice-Chair) for the year. Individuals nominated can either accept or decline the nomination.
Following the nominations, the Board will hold elections for these two positions. Trustees shall vote for one candidate to serve in each role. The Trustee receiving the most votes shall assume the responsibilities for the role for which they were elected for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 or until a vacancy occurs if sooner than the end of the fiscal year or until the next elections are held if the term is extended. At the conclusion of the item and a successful majority vote, the outgoing Chairperson will turn the meeting over to the new Chairperson to continue the agenda.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other ...
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