# 20-A M.R.S. § 1003: 20-A §1003. Commencement of term of office

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P2_C101_S1003

## Section

- **Citation:** 20-A M.R.S. § 1003
- **Heading:** 20-A §1003. Commencement of term of office
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 20-A / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 1003

## Text

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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