re properly kept;
aid the president in making up his annual estimates; verify the fiscal
reports of the secretary and librarian; and look after the financial
affairs of the board generally.
Sec. 3. The book committee shall be consulted by the librarian in the
selection of all books, magazines, newspapers, etc.; prepare the rules
for the management of the library; supervise the cataloging, labeling,
and shelving of the various publications; have general charge of the
book rooms; suggest suitable persons for employes (except the janitor
and his assistants), and fix the duties of the same; require a list
of all gifts, purchases and losses to be kept by the librarian, and
verify his monthly and annual statements of the same.
Sec. 4. The committee on building and grounds shall purchase and take
charge of the furniture and fixtures in the Library building; look
after all matters pertaining to the building and grounds (inclusive of
sidewalks, lawns, heating, lighting, and ventilation), and suggest the
proper persons to serve as janitor and assistants to the same. They
shall require all parts of the premises to be kept in a neat, clean,
and creditable condition, and report all defects that require repair
or remedy.
ARTICLE VI
EXPENDITURES
Section 1. Unless otherwise ordered by the board, no indebtedness
shall be incurred without the previous approval of the proper
committee.
Sec. 2. No committee shall authorize an expense of more than $25 in
any one month without having secured the sanction of the board in
advance.
Sec. 3. No bill shall be recommended to be paid by the board until it
has been approved by the proper committee in writing.
Sec. 4. All bills recommended for payment by the board shall be
certified by the president and secretary.
Sec. 5. When bids are asked for supplies, furniture, repairs, labor,
etc., they shall be made under seal, and shall only be opened at a
meeting of the board or of the committee to which the matter has been
referred.
ARTICLE VII
TO BE IN WRITING
Section 1. All reports, recommendations, and resolutions shall be
submitted in writing.
Sec. 2. Reports of committees shall be signed by two members thereof.
ARTICLE VIII
EMPLOYES
Section 1. The terms of all regular employes shall continue until
their successors are appointed. They shall be subject, however, to
removal for cause, at any time, by a vote of the board.
Sec. 2. The president may suspend any
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