The Clermont County Commissioners are accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the board that governs the county's 10-branch public library system, with the appointed trustee serving through December 31, 2029.

The announcement, posted Sunday, July 26, on the Clermont County Public Library website, does not specify which member departed or why the seat is open. The vacancy's term-end date matches that of current commissioner-appointed member Edwin Humphrey.

The seven-member Board of Trustees hires the library director, sets policy, and manages a budget funded largely by a continuing 0.9-mill property-tax levy that voters approved in 2008, plus the state's Public Library Fund. The Miami Township branch doubles as the system's administrative office at 5920 Buckwheat Road in Milford, and board decisions shape hours, programming, and capital spending across all 10 locations.

How to apply

Commissioners Bonnie Batchler, David Painter, and Claire Corcoran make the appointment. Four of the board's seven seats are commissioner appointments; the remaining three are filled by Clermont County Common Pleas judges.

Applicants can submit an online form or download a PDF application at bcc.clermontcountyohio.gov/join-a-bcc-committee-or-board. No application deadline has been publicly posted for this vacancy.

The library's website also links to a video explaining what the trustee role involves.

Current board

The board's commissioner-appointed members are Mary Jo Waite (secretary, term expires December 31, 2026), Katie Bock (term expires February 13, 2031), Edwin Humphrey (term expires December 31, 2029), and Judith Kocica (term expires December 31, 2028). Jennifer Doss serves as board president, with Ernie Ramos Jr. as vice president. Library Director Andrea Brofft leads day-to-day operations.

What's next

The board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Miami Township branch in Milford. The next meeting is Monday, August 17, 2026. Residents with questions can call the library at (513) 732-2736.