Purpose

To inform Cabinet of the request to update the Library Byelaws following publication of an updated version by the DCMS and to inform Cabinet of the required process to follow.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          approved the process required to formally adopt the new draft Library Byelaws made under Section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museum Act (1964);

(b)          delegates responsibility to the Portfolio Holder for Customer, Communications and Culture to review any concerns raised through public consultation, prior to the report progressing to Full Council and then seeking final sign off from the DCMS; and

(c)          delegates responsibility to the Library Management Team for implementing the new Byelaws and using them in day-to-day operation.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Customer, Communications and Culture

Reason

The purpose of this report is to present the draft new library Byelaws for BCP Council.