Section 203 – Becoming a member of a local board of education — Declaration of candidacy — Election.

• (1) An individual may become a candidate for a local school board by:
  • (a) filing a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk during the declaration of candidacy filing period described in Section 20A-9-201.5; and
  • (b) paying the fee described in Section 20A-9-202.

• (2)
  • (a) The term of office for an individual elected to a local board of education is four years, 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:
    • (i) elected; or
    • (ii) appointed and takes or signs the constitutional oath of office.

Amended by Chapter 13, 2022 General Session
Amended by Chapter 265, 2022 General Session