Information on the annual process for self-nominating for the SWAN Board and the election.
SWAN will seek self-nominations and the election for the following positions on our board:
Terms for the positions begin on July 1, 2025 and end on June 30, 2028.
The SWAN Board is comprised of seven library directors/administrators elected at-large from the libraries in SWAN. Board meetings are held monthly on a Friday of each month at 9:30a.m.
Statements of interest that appear on the election ballot will be collected via a web form.
The online form to submit the self-nomination statement is open (login required):
The SWAN Board election will run from Monday, May 5, 2025 through May 23, 2025. Individual e-ballots will be sent to library directors/administrators who will cast a single vote on behalf of the library.
Please contact Aaron Skog directly at 630-326-7022 or aaron@swanlibraries.net if you have not received the login information. Libraries can cast a single vote for up to three candidates that have self-nominated.
Vote for Board representatives (ballot closed)
Board election step |
Date |
|---|---|
Election process announced |
March 7, 2025 (Quarterly meeting) |
Online self-nominations accepted |
April 1 - 25, 2025 |
Names of candidates released |
May 1, 2025 |
Electronic ballot |
May 5 - May 23, 2025 |
Results announced |
June 2, 2025 |
Elected candidates invited to Board meeting |
June 20, 2025 |
Candidates' term begin |
July 1, 2025 |
First board meeting, officers elected |
July 18, 2025 |