Community members can now apply for the role of school board trustee in Huron and Perth counties.
Avon Maitland District School Board are providing information to the public, in hopes of garnering interest for the role during the upcoming municipal election.
Director of Education Graham Shantz said trustees play a big role in overseeing the focus in their education system as related to their Strategic Plan.
The school board said trustees not only represent their communities, but are also responsible for overseeing student achievement.
The board has nine trustees, who represent Southwest Huron, Central East Huron, Northwest Huron, North Huron/Morris Turnberry/Howick, St. Marys/Perth South/West Perth, North Perth, Perth East, and Stratford.
Eligible residents can submit nomination papers in your local municipality or online.
Trustees will be elected on Oct. 26.
