20A-14-203 - Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration of candidacy -- Election.

20A-14-203. Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration ofcandidacy -- Election.
(1) An individual may become a candidate for a local school board by filing a declarationof candidacy with the county clerk and paying the fee as required by Section 20A-9-202.
(2) (a) The term of office for an individual elected to a local board of education is fouryears, beginning on the first Monday in January after the election.
(b) A member of a local board of education shall serve until a successor is elected orappointed and qualified.
(c) A member of a local board of education is "qualified" when the member takes or signsthe constitutional oath of office.

Enacted by Chapter 1, 1995 General Session