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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 2§ 18917 Board President Appointment

§ 18917 Board President Appointment

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§ 18917 Board President Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The board picks one person to be the president.
  • •The president stays in charge for one year.
  • •If the president is away, someone else fills in temporarily.

Example

Imagine a school club where the members pick a leader.

The club picks a leader for one year. If the leader is sick one day, they pick someone else to lead just for that day.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18917 Board President Appointment

The board shall appoint one of its number president, who shall serve for one year and until his successor is appointed, and in his absence shall select a president pro tem. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardpresidentpresident pro tem

Related Statutes

  • § 18915 Board Meeting Governance Rules
  • § 18918 Board Meeting Records
  • § 19424 Board Officer Elections
  • § 19643 Board Organization Election
  • § 12510 Education Policy Cooperation Compact

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18917.
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