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We will have 3 seats for the Board of Trustees open for the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. All of the seats are for full four-year terms ending in April 2029. The seven-person Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall operations of the library by overseeing the Library Director, approving budgets and setting policies. Time commitments include monthly board meetings and occasional committee meetings as well as generally advocating for the Library within the community.
Petition packets will be available from Aug. 20 - Nov. 18, 2024.
To request a packet, email fplddirectors@fremontlibrary.org and request us to set aside a physical packet for you to pick up during open library hours, or for the packet to be emailed to you.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
Petitions must include:
Petitions may be filed during normal administration hours between
Monday, Nov. 12, at 9am and Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at 5pm
at the Library’s Administration Offices.
Monday, Nov. 18, is the last day to file nomination papers to be added to the ballot for the Consolidated Election. To be the last name on the ballot, candidates need to file between 4:00 and 5:00pm. A lottery drawing will be held if there are multiple submissions.
For more information please contact administration.
The Board of Trustees of the Fremont Public Library District usually meet on the Third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm on the second floor of the library. View the 2024-25 meeting schedule here.
The meetings are open to the public. For more information about attending a meeting or to hear more about minutes from a past meeting, contact Administration.
Minutes for board meetings are not posted until they are approved by the board, usually at the following regular monthly meeting.
Sept. 26, Personnel Committee Minutes
Sept. 19, Board Meeting Minutes
Sept. 19, Budget Hearing Minutes
Sept. 12, Personnel Committee Minutes
Seven elected officals sit on the Library Board of Trustees. Their responsibilities include establishing policy and overseeing finances for a growing district library to meet the needs of a diverse community. The Fremont Public Library District consists of parts of nine villages, encompassing all of Fremont Township and part of western Libertyville Township.
Vice President
Term expires April 2025
Personnel Committee Chair
Policy Committee Member
Trustee
Term expires April 2027
Finance Committee Member
Facilities Committee Member
Trustee
Term expires April 2027
Finance Committee Member
Facilities Committee Member
This committee is responsible for direction concerning not only the needs of the current facility but also those involved with a potential new facility. This could include decisions involving site selection, site feasibility studies, etc., and would serve as the de facto building committee at such time as construction is started.
This committee's responsibility is to oversee and recommend action to the board on matters of budget/finance and insurance. To view more financial records, go to our Transparency page.
The Personnel Committee will work in concert with the library director in developing strategies for salary raises, benefit changes, etc. It may also consult with the library director and the president from time to time on personnel issues.
Primary responsibilities include policy approval, programs and events, and the annual review/revision of the Strategic Direction.
