Private money-making activities at D.C. libraries would need paid permits

Private users would need paid permits from the library board or its chosen representative for money-making activities. These rules would cover D.C. libraries but exempt the library's own money-making activities. The board would approve fees; it or its representative could set permit conditions. The board or its representative could allow waivers only when payment causes serious hardship and waiving it serves the public. These rules would start after mayoral approval or a council veto override and a 30-day review by Congress.

The library board would elect a chair or president every two years. Only a board member could serve as chair or president. The board could also elect other officers it needs. This rule would start after mayoral approval or a council veto override and a 30-day review by Congress.

The library board could use written review answers as its yearly report to the mayor and council. The report would cover library operations during the previous budget year. The answers would have to respond to questions from the council committee responsible for libraries during its annual performance review. This option would take effect after mayoral approval or a council veto override and a 30-day review by Congress.