The Norwalk Public Library is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees appointed by the Norwalk City School District Board of Education. Each trustee serves a seven-year term with one term expiring every year.
Meetings of the Board of Trustees
Board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 am (as set by the Board) in the Meeting Room of the Norwalk Public Library, unless otherwise noted. The November meeting is held the first Thursday of December, due to the holiday. An annual meeting, for the purpose of the election of officers, is held at the time of the regular meeting in January of each year.
NO monthly meetings are held for the months of July or December.
Public Participation at Board Meetings
In compliance with Section 121.22(F) of the Ohio Revised Code, meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be open to the public.
The board will accept public comment for 5 minutes starting at 9:05am, during regular monthly meetings.
Minutes of such meetings shall be available by request. Notice of special or extra-ordinary meetings shall be announced in advance. The Board reserves the right to hold executive sessions in accordance with Section 121.22(G) of the Revised Code.
Trustees
Ryan Winkler, President
Patrick Spettel, Vice President
Diane Hagan
Phil Oglesby, III
Shari Ralston
Kathy Root
Nicky Schwan
Special Meetings