Information on the annual process for self-nominating for the SWAN Board and the election.
SWAN Board Election
SWAN will seek self-nominations and the election for the following positions on our board:
- Three at large representatives to serve 3 year terms
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.
Self-nomination form
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):
Submit your self-nomination
Election Ballot
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)
Election Timetable
Board election step
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Date
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Election process announced
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March 7, 2025 (Quarterly meeting)
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Online self-nominations accepted
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April 1 - 25, 2025
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Names of candidates released
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May 1, 2025
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Electronic ballot
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May 5 - May 23, 2025
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Results announced
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June 2, 2025
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Elected candidates invited to Board meeting
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June 20, 2025
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Candidates' term begin
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July 1, 2025
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First board meeting, officers elected
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July 18, 2025
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