Bill Summary for H 302 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PARTISAN ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE PITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.Intro. by Reeder.
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Amends Section 1 of SL 1987-193, as amended, so that the members of the Pitt County Board of Education (Board) are elected on a partisan basis under GS 163-291 at the time of the general election in even-numbered years as terms expire. Directs that Board members are to be nominated at the same time and in the same manner as other county officers. Directs members to serve until their successors are elected and qualified. Specifies that all members take office on the first Monday in December after the election. Requires the elections to be conducted in accordance with GS Chapters 115C and 163 unless otherwise provided.
Amends Section 6 to require vacancies to be filled using the process set forth in GS 115C-37.1 (was, by appointment by the remaining members of the Board). Clarifies that the act does not affect the term of office of any Board member elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in 2022 or 2024. Specifies that any Board vacancy for a member elected in 2022 or 2024 should be filled by appointment by the remaining Board members.
Makes conforming change to GS 115C-37.1 to reflect its applicability to Pitt County. Effective December 1, 2026.