City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.121
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article XII. Board-governed City of Spokane Divisions

Section 03.01B.121 Spokane Public Library

 

  1. The Spokane Public Library connects community members of all ages with education, information, resources, and programming. The Spokane Public Library provides access to free books, movies, music, events, printing, computers, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, research and instruction, business, and workforce support to the community.
  1. The Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Spokane Public Library and may adopt personnel, procurement, contracting, and other policies pursuant to state law.
  1. Pursuant to RCW 27.12, the Executive Director of the Spokane Public Library is appointed by the Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees.
  1. The City may perform budgeting, accounting, personnel, and other administrative services for the Spokane Public Library by agreement, provided nothing in this code shall limit the authority of the Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees from adopting and executing policies and procedures for the loaning or renting Spokane Public Library materials or providing education, information, resources, and programming.
  1. Spokane Public Library employees are not City of Spokane employees for Civil Service or collective bargaining purposes.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3