The Library Board is authorized by the Charter of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter Three, Section 48. The specific charge and powers of the Library are spelled out in Chapter 420 (Ordinance 215) of the Code of the City of Royal Oak, the Library Ordinance (As Amended) which was passed on January 28, 1929 and has been amended numerous times. The Library Board operates under the Royal Oak Public Library Bylaws.

Governance

1.10 Mission

1.20 Royal Oak Public Library Bylaws

1.21 Charter of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter Three, Section 48

1.22 Chapter 420 (Ordinance 215) of the Code of the City of Royal Oak

1.30 Board Ethics

1.40 Library Board Meetings

Finance

2.10 Monetary and Other Non-book Gifts

2.20 Disposition of Furniture and Equipment

2.30 Investment Policy

Facility Management

3.10 Meeting Room Policy

3.20 Free Literature/Bulletin Board Postings

3.21 Displays/Exhibits

3.30 Code of Conduct

3.40 Unattended Children

3.50 Library Hours and Holidays, 2010

Collections

4.10 Materials Selection

4.13 Art Acquisition Policy

4.20 Binding and Replacement

Services

5.10 Circulation

5.101 Loan Periods and Fines

5.11 Registration

5.13 Interlibrary Loan

5.20 Reference Service

5.30 Association with Other Libraries

5.40 Internet Access Policy

5.41 Internet Filtering Ordinance

5.50 Library Schedule of Fees

Public Relations & Marketing

6.10 Public Relations