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EXHIBIT B CHAPTER 1-3 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ARTICLE 8: LIBRARY-HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1-3-815 POWERS AND DUTIES. The Library-Historical Commission shall: (a) Recommend policies for the use and improvement of all property operated for library purposes by the City; (b) Recommend rules and regulations governing the operation of library buildings; (c) Recommend acceptance or rejection of proposed donations to the City for library purposes; (d) Recommend regarding proposed contracts with other agencies for the provision and use of library services and facilities; (e) Serve as an advisory body to the City Council and provide leadership regarding historic preservation issues within the community; (f) Seek a means for the identification, designation, protection, retention, and preservation of historic resources as defined under the provisions of Chapter 4-26 of this Code; (g) Promote and coordinate the continuing education of the San Leandro community about the City’s heritage and its designated historic resources; (h) Provide liaison between the Council and all historical organizations operating within the local community; (i) Devise and recommend to the Council implementation procedures for establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with non-local historical organizations; (j) Assist all historical organizations operating within the local community to develop a high level of community participation in historical endeavors and activities; (k) Study proposed programs and proposed budgets of historical organizations making requests of the City and recommend Council approval or disapproval of any proposed program or budget for which City funds are requested. No such program or budget involving City assistance or City funding, or the use of City property, shall be implemented without approval of the Council; (l) Conduct periodic audits of Council-approved programs and budgets and report to the Council on the implementation of such programs and expenditures of City funds therefor; (m) Recommend and support inclusive programs and activities that celebrate the City’s cultural diversity, Sister and Friendship City engagement; (n) Serve as the liaison between the City Council, community, and organizations with an interest in the City's library, historical, and multicultural activities. The Library-Historical Commission shall not be limited to those duties hereinbefore specifically set forth, but shall do all things necessary to identify the role and responsibility of San Leandro in relation to 425