Organizational Governance
Chapter 1.01
The following resolution was adopted on July 28, 1964:
Whereas,
The public library's function in America has been established by tradition, law and the logic of a free, democratic society, and
Whereas,
This function is to assemble, preserve and make easily available the printed and other materials that will assist all the people to:
- Educate themselves continuously
- Keep pace with progress in all fields of knowledge
- Become better citizens
- Be more capable in their daily occupations
- Develop their creative and spiritual capacities
- Appreciate and enjoy works of art and literature
- Make such use of leisure time as will promote their personal and civil well-being
- Contribute to the growth of knowledge;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that
The Board of Supervisors of Alameda County hereby declares it to be the continued policy of the county to promote the establishment and development of a system of free public libraries and to accept the obligation of their support by the county and other appropriate public bodies in such manner as may be provided by law.