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Governance Information

All Districts are represented by Regional Trustees on the MDS Board of Trustees. As a member of the Board, you would have the opportunity to play a significant role in setting the long-term direction of the MDS. Please find more information below.

MDS Governance Structure

The Board of Trustees consists of six Regional Trustees, one At-Large Trustee, President, Vice President, Immediate Past President (every other year), Secretary, Treasurer, Speaker of the House, and Executive Director. It is important to note that this change does not in any way modify the current composition of Districts. 


MDS Regions map

Region 1
Berkshire District
Valley District

Region 2
Wachusett District
Worcester District

Region 3
Cape Cod District
South Shore District
Southeastern District

Region 4
Metropolitan District
Middlesex District

Region 5
Boston District
North Metropolitan District

Region 6
East Middlesex District
Merrimack District
North Shore District


Application Process

Applications for leadership positions are now being accepted for the governance year beginning July 1, 2025. If you are interested in applying for any of the open positions, please contact your District Secretary, complete the application, and submit all the required information to your District Secretary by your District’s deadline for candidate submission to allow the District sufficient time to select its one candidate for each position.

All Districts must submit the completed Candidate Information packet for its candidate for each position to the MDS Secretary by March 25, 2025. To identify your District Secretary, visit your respective District page.

Officers

Regional Trustees

At-Large Trustee