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9110 AR Administrative Regulation

Terms Of Office

The Board of Education shall consist of five members whose terms shall be staggered so that as nearly as practicable, one half of the members shall be elected in each odd-numbered year. The term of office for members elected in regular elections shall be four years, commencing on the first Friday in December next succeeding their election. (Education Code 5017) Board member terms expire four years after their initial election on the first Friday in December following the election of new members. (Education Code 5000) A member whose term has expired shall continue to discharge the duties of the office until his/her successor has qualified by taking the oath of office. (Government Code 1302, 1360; Education Code 5017)

Legal & Management References

State
Ed. Code 35010 - Control of district; prescription and enforcement of rules
Ed. Code 35012 - Board members; number, election, and terms
Ed. Code 35107 - School district employees
Ed. Code 5000-5033 - Election of school district board members
Elec. Code 10400-10418 - Consolidation of elections
Elec. Code 1302 - Local elections; school district election
Elec. Code 14050-14057 - California Voter Participation Rights Act
Gov. Code 1302 - Continuance in office until qualification of successor
Gov. Code 1303 - Exercising functions of office without having qualified
Gov. Code 1360 - Necessity of taking constitutional oath
Management Resources
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Website - CSBA

Cross References