Exhibit 99.2
January 10, 2011
Board of Directors
Community Bank System, Inc.
5790 Widewaters Parkway
DeWitt, New York 13214
I hereby consent to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Bank System, Inc. (“Community Bank System”) following the merger of Community Bank System and The Wilber Corporation (“Wilber”). I also consent to the reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, and all amendments thereto, to be filed by Community Bank System in connection with the merger of Wilber with and into Community Bank System, stating that I will serve as such director pursuant to the terms therein, and to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
/s/ Brian R. Wright
Name: Brian R. Wright