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.
Pursuant to the district's charter, the term of office for members elected in regular elections shall be four years, commencing on the first established meeting in January succeeding their election.
Board member terms expire four years after their initial election on the first established meeting in January following the election of new members.
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)
(cf. 9220 - Board of Education Elections)
(cf. 9223 - Filling Vacancies)
(cf. 9224 - Oath or Affirmation)
(cf. 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement, and Other Benefits)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
5000-5033 Election of school district board members
35010 Control of district
35012 Board members; number, election and terms
35107 Eligibility
GOVERNMENT CODE
1302 Continuance in office until qualification of successor
1303 Exercising functions of office without having qualified
1360 Necessity of taking constitutional oath
Bylaw PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS
adopted: June 25, 2002 Petaluma, California