Appropriate Conduct Policy

Adopted Date February 19, 2002*
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Stark County District Library

Statement
People demonstrating disruptive, disorderly or inappropriate behavior may be required to leave the library premises.

Parameters
Disruptive, disorderly or inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to:
1) noisy, boisterous actions;
2) failure to follow library rules, regulations or procedures;
3) smoking, running, or loud talking;
4) misuse of library property;
5) uncooperative behavior;
6) use of sound equipment without headphones;
7) committing lewd acts, or
8) actions that deliberately annoy others, disrupt library operations, or prevent the legitimate use of library and its resources.

A written report may be filed with Security, with copies to the Director and local law enforcement officials when appropriate.

The Director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and procedures consistent with this policy.

*Document Number PM 2002: Resolution Number 2002-15, February 19, 2002