The term of an appointed person filling a vacancy on a county board of education

 

 

The term of an appointed person filling a vacancy on a county board of education

. Here's a breakdown of what it specifies:

• Vacancy Timing: The term of the appointed person depends on when the vacancy occurs in relation to the next general election for board members.

• Scenarios: There are two main scenarios based on the timing:

  1. More Than 150 Days Before Election: If the vacancy happens more than 150 days before the date set for the next general election, the appointed person serves until the expiration of the unexpired term. In simpler terms, they'll serve the remaining time of the original board member's term.

  2. Less Than 150 Days Before Election: If the vacancy occurs within 150 days of the next general election, the appointed person serves only until the date of the next general election. They essentially serve as a temporary replacement until the next election, where voters will elect someone for the remaining term.

Finding the Code Online:

You can access the exact wording of §18-5-2(b) of the West Virginia Code directly through the West Virginia Legislature website [1]. Here's a search tip:

1. Go to the West Virginia Legislature website (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/).
2. In the search bar, type in "§18-5-2(b)".
3. The search results should lead you to the relevant code section where you can read the full text.

By understanding §18-5-2(b), you can determine how long the appointed person will serve on the board depending on the timing of the vacancy.