Vacancies - 1113

In case of a Board vacancy, the remaining Board members shall fill such vacancy by appointment. The Board will receive applications from any qualified persons seeking to fill the position after suitable public notice. The Board will appoint one of the candidates to serve until the next regularly scheduled school district election.

The appointment shall be approved by not less than three members of the Board. If there are fewer than three members remaining on the Board, the Educational Service District Board members shall appoint a sufficient number to constitute a legal majority of the Board. Should the Board fail to fill a vacancy within ninety (90) days from the creation of such vacancy, the Educational Service District Board members shall fill such vacancy. Appointees shall meet the requirements provided by law and shall serve until the next regularly scheduled Board election, at which time a director shall be elected for the unexpired term.

Legal References:
RCW 28A.310.030  ESD Board
RCW 28A.343.370  Directors--Filling vacancies
RCW 42.30.110  Executive sessions
RCW 42.12.010  Causes of vacancies

Adoption Date: 3/25/02