DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas is currently seeking to appoint one (1) member to the Delaware County Public Defender Commission. The Public Defender Commission consists of five (5) members, three who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and two by the presiding judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County.
The court seeks to appoint one (1) member to fill a seat with an unexpired term. That term will end September 30, 2028.
The responsibilities and duties of the Public Defender Commission are to appoint the county public defender, determine the qualifications and size of the supporting staff and facilities and other requirements needed to maintain and operate the office of the county public defender, recommend to the County Commissioners an annual operating budget, submit an annual report to the County Commissioners and the Ohio Public Defender Commission on the operation of the county Public Defender’s Office, including costs, expenses, and finances, and create monthly reports relating to reimbursement and associated case data pursuant to the rules of the Public Defender Commission.
Interested individuals can apply through Delaware County’s online application portal. It can be accessed at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codelawareoh/transferjobs . For any questions regarding this application procedure, please contact Kristin Schultz, General Division Court Administrator, at 740-833-2554 or kschultz@co.delaware.oh.us.
Completed Board Appointment applications must be received through the online application portal no later than 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2025.
DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas is currently seeking to appoint one (1) member to the Delaware County District Library Board of Trustees. This public board consists of seven (7) members who each serve a seven-year term* on the library board. In order to be eligible for appointment, the individual must be a registered voter within the library district or Delaware County.
The court seeks to appoint one (1) member to fill a seat with an unexpired term. That term will end December 31, 2031*.
Responsibilities and duties of the Delaware County District Library Board of Trustees are:
- Establishing, adopting, accepting and supporting policies and procedures;
- Advocating to the budget commission, state legislature, civic and cultural organizations and the public at large;
- Contributing to the library’s short- and long-term planning, future direction, and overall well-being;
- Securing and managing funding for operations;
- Communicating budget needs to the community;
- Performing public relations functions; and
- Attending monthly meetings.
Interested individuals can apply through Delaware County’s online application portal. It can be accessed at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codelawareoh/transferjobs.
For any questions regarding this application procedure, please contact Kristin Schultz, General Division Court Administrator, at 740-833-2554 or kschultz@co.delaware.oh.us.
Completed Board Appointment applications must be received through the online application portal no later than 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2025.
*Pending legislation may shorten the term length for this appointment.