Library District Board in Ela township, IL

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Election date
April 6, 2027
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About Library District Board

About this position

The Library District Board oversees library operations within the district. Responsibilities of the Board include setting policy and approving the annual budget.
Office level
Local
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Typical salary
No compensation.
Commitment level
Part Time
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
3 open seats

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for Library District Board

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Qualified elector/registered voter of the library district, not in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the library district, and has not been convicted in any court in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony at the time nomination papers are filed. Resident of Public Library District at least one year at the time nomination papers are filed.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    No Filing fee. Signature requirements: A number of qualified voters residing in the district equivalent to at least 2% of the votes cast at the last election for library trustees, or 50, whichever is less.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Filing phone
    847-377-2400
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