Sponsor: Library
Title
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Amendments to Administrative Code - Library Department
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Recommendation
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1. Approve amendments to the Administrative Code to update Library Department governance and responsibilities.
2. Direct the Chief Clerk to amend the Administrative Code to reflect approved amendments.
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Background and Rationale
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The 2023 Ramsey County state legislature platform included a plank to pursue legislation to establish the county library board as an advisory committee to the county board. This legislation was passed by the 2023 legislature and signed by the Governor. This special law required local approval to become effective and the Ramsey County Board officially approved the law on June 20, 2023. As a result of these actions, the Administrative Code requires updating to reflect the new library governance structure and responsibilities.
Additionally, in 2021, as part of a broad effort to improve policy management and compliance, the County Manager’s Office coordinated a comprehensive review of county policy documents, including the Administrative Code. This review identified inconsistencies in language that are also addressed within the proposed amendments.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Changes to the Library’s Administrative Code do not have a direct racial equity impact. Changes to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board structure will align programs, services, and goals with Ramsey County’s strategic vision and values of centering racial equity. This change will ensure the Ramsey County library system continues to serve the many diverse communities in Ramsey County with equity, efficiency, and in a thoughtful manner. This will create opportunities for the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board to work in stronger collaboration with the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in serving residents.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There was no community engagement with this request for board action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed action.
Last Previous Action
On June 20, 2023, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners officially approved Session Law Chapter 62 (HF1830) that created the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board (Resolution B2023-092).
Attachments
1. Admin Code Edits Redlined.
2. Admin Code Proposed Final.