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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Costa
FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian
DATE: December 14, 2404 s''A'COU
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P ounty
SUBJECT: Revise Library Policy: Use of Exhibit Cases and the Display of Non Library Materials
SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
The County Librarian recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt revision to the Library Policy for the
Use of Exhibit Cases and the Display and Distribution of Non-Library Materials (93-526) to exclude the words
"or activities" from the Religious Use section.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND
Recently, two Library policies were reviewed for compliance with current law. Presently, in the section for
Religious Use, the language for the Policy for the Use of Exhibit Cases and the Display and Distribution of
Non-Library Materials reads: "Such exhibits, displays and distributions will not be used for religious services or
activities". The new proposed language would. read: "Such exhibits, displays and distributions will not be used
for religious services".
Upon approval by the Board of Supervisors,these policies will be revised to reflect the new language.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: [9--YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FIRECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
[D,APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOA it APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED ,=4614-
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: ATTESTED
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cc: Susan Caldwell,County Library SUPERVIS RS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Julie Enea,County Administrator
Silvano Marchesi,County Counsel
By goo y
O:\bos\tEMPLATE\reGLLAR\Exhibit policy revision board order.doc
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on December 14, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMAj GREENBERG, DESATJLNIER
NOES: none
ABSENT 7 SUPERVISOR GLOVER
ABSTAIN: none
RESOLUTION NO. 2004/656
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT
CASES AND THE DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF NON-LIBRARY
MATERIALS POLICY
Upon recommendation of the County Librarian, this Board adopts the following policy and rescinds all
previously adopted policies and rules and regulations (including Resolution No. 93/526 in its entirety)
for the Use of Exhibit Cases and the Distribution of Non-Library Materials in libraries:
Contra Costa County Library
POLICY FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT CASES AND THE
DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF NON-LIBRARY MATERIALS POLICY
It is the policy of the Contra Costa County Library to encourage the use of library exhibit cases and the
display and distribution of non-library materials for cultural, educational, or civic purposes. Space is
available for use by community groups and individuals. Such exhibits, displays, and materials are not
intended to express the views of Contra Costa County or of the Library or its staff. They represent the
views of the group or individual preparing the exhibit or providing the display and distribution.
RELIGIOUS USE
Such exhibits and displays and distributions shall not be used for religious services.
COMMERCIAL USE
Such exhibits and displays and distributions shall not be used for commercial purposes.
POLITICAL USE
No exhibit or display or distribution shall advocate or support any political party or candidate for
public office.
APPLICATION FOR USE
All groups or individuals requesting the use of a library exhibit case must fully complete the
Application and Permit for Use of Exhibit Case prior to the exhibit. All groups or individuals
requesting to post, display, or distribute materials must obtain prior authorization.
RULES FOR USE
The County Librarian shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this policy. Such rules may
contain branch specific rules. The County Librarian may deny any application or revoke any permission
previously granted when such application or permission is for a use not permitted by this policy, when
the application has violated the rules promulgated by the County Librarian, or when the exhibit case or
display area is needed for library purposes.
cc: County Librarian I hereby cortify that this is a true and correct
County Administrator copy of an action taken and entered on the
County Counsel minutes cif the B5 of Supervisors on the
date shown.
ATTESTED:
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board
of Supe isors and County Administrator
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