Duty of Loyalty/Conflict of Interest: Trustee/Board members owe allegiance to the institution and must act in good faith with the best interest of the organization in mind. The conduct of a Trustee/Board member must, at all times, further the institution’s goals and not the member’s personal or business interests.
Duty of Obedience: A trustee/board member has a responsibility to ensure that the institution’s resources are dedicated to the fulfillment of its mission… In addition, the Regents charge the Trustee to “ensure that financial resources are being used efficiently and effectively toward meeting the institution’s goals.
Duty of Care: A Trustee or Board member must act in good faith and exercise the degree of diligence, care and skill that an ordinary prudent individual would use under similar circumstances.
2026 Trustee Candidate Signature Form
Trustees are elected by a public vote, which will be held alongside the Oswego City School District Budget Vote. Each term begins on July 1, 2026. Terms last for 5 years but may be ended earlier if a board member wishes to end their term. To run for a trustee position, you must be an Oswego City School District resident. Trustee meetings normally occur once a month. Each trustee is also required to serve on a trustee committee, which normally meets quarterly. Completed signature forms with at least 35 valid signatures must be turned into the library’s front desk by April 27th at 5pm in order to appear on the ballot. Blank signature forms are also available to pick up at the library’s front desk.