20-A §1003. Commencement of term of office

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ME Code › Title 20-A › Part 2 › Chapter 101 › Section 1003

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The term of newly elected school board members shall start: [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

1. After election. Immediately upon being elected and sworn in; or [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

2. Fixed date. On a fixed date established by the voters on an appropriate article at a properly called town meeting, the date shall be between the municipal election and July 1st. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

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