Sanibel library district accepting applications for seat
The Sanibel Public Library District is accepting applications for a vacant seat.
The appointee will serve until the next General Election in 2026.
The district is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners, elected by the voters of Sanibel for four-year terms. The board sets the millage rate, prepares, considers and adopts a budget, sets policy, and employs an executive director to be the administrator and manager of the Sanibel library.
When vacancies occur, the board may appoint a qualified person to fill the seat until the next General Election, at which time an election shall be held to fill the vacancy for the remaining term, if any.
Interested applicants must be a Sanibel resident to qualify. A financial disclosure statement must be filed within 30 days of assuming a seat, when filing to run for a seat and annually while seated.
In making an appointment, the board may consider the following:
– A candidate’s knowledge of the district
– A candidate’s commitment to library advocacy
– A candidate’s ability to be present at meetings in person
The board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Additional meetings or workshops may be scheduled as needed. The board operates under the Sunshine Law. All discussion and deliberation must take place at a publicly advertised meeting.
Applications can be submitted at https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/board-of-commissioners-application or at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Applications should be addressed to Amber Cox, Executive Director, Sanibel Public Library District, 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957.
The deadline for applications is by March 31.
For more information, contact Cox at 239-472-2483.