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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 2§ 19643 Board Organization Election

§ 19643 Board Organization Election

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§ 19643 Board Organization Election

Key Takeaways

  • •After an election, the board must have its first meeting.
  • •In that meeting, they pick a president and a secretary from the board members.
  • •The president and secretary work for one year or until new ones are chosen.

Example

A school board just had an election and now has new members.

At their first meeting, the board members will vote to choose one person to be the president and another to be the secretary. These two will hold their roles for one year unless someone else is picked to replace them sooner.

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

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§ 19643 Board Organization Election

At its first meeting held after the general district election the board shall organize by electing one of its number president, and another one of its number secretary. They shall serve as such for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardpresidentsecretarygeneral district election

Related Statutes

  • § 19674 Board Officer Elections
  • § 19424 Board Officer Elections
  • § 19647 Library Officer Appointments
  • § 18917 Board President Appointment
  • § 19640 Library Trustee Meetings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19643.
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