Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

We invite you to run for the ZONE 1 seat on the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees. As a Board member, you will:

- Provide critical input on the programs and services offered to multi-type libraries in our region
- Assist in developing relevant member benefits
- Help establish cost-effective dues and fees
- Experience new leadership opportunities by participating on Board Committees, serving as a Committee Chair or serving as a Board Officer
- Advocate on behalf of the libraries in our region.

Designated library representatives are eligible to run for election. Library directors are the representatives of their libraries by default. If you are not interested in running but have a staff member you feel would be a good fit, please encourage them to submit the nomination form and contact Ragan Snead at ragan.snead@neo-rls.org to designate them as your library's representative. Visit our website under About > Board of Trustees for a list of current Board members.

Please complete this form if you would like to run for this position. Nomination forms are due by the end of the day on April 30th.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Library *

Submit a brief professional bio (2-3 sentences) *

(Word limit: 300)

Submit a brief statement (2-3 sentences) as to why you would like to serve on the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees *

(Word limit: 300)

The above states that you would like to be added to the May 2026 Ballot for the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees. You must be the designated Representative for your library in order to run for the election. Do not know if you are? Contact ragan.snead@neo-rls.org if you are not already the designated Representative for your library. Your Director may add you as the designated Representative by contacting Ragan Snead.

Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Zone 1 - NEO-RLS Board of Trustees Nomination Form