1110: Election
- 1000: Board
1110: Election
Adoption Date: July 3, 2012
Board elections shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of odd numbered years.
The superintendent will post information addressing frequently asked questions (FAQ) for potential board member candidates at least 180 days before the election, 90 days before the filing period.
- Information on the FAQ sheet will include:
- Legal qualifications to become a board member
- How to file a declaration of candidacy
- Primary election requirements
- November election procedures
- Filling board vacancies leaving an unexpired board term
- King county elections website where additional information can be found
Cross Reference:
Legal References:
- RCW 28A.323.040 Joint school districts — Designation of county to which joint school district belongs
- RCW 28A.343.300 Directors — Terms — Numbers
- RCW 28A.343.320 Directors — Declarations of candidacy — Positions as separate offices
- RCW 28A.343.330 Directors — Ballots — Form
- RCW 28A.343.340 Directors — When elected — Eligibility
- RCW 29A.04.151 Residence
- RCW 29A.24.141 Void in candidacy—exception
- RCW 29A.24.181 Reopening of filing —before eleventh Tuesday before general election
- RCW 29A.24.191 Scheduled election lapses, when
- RCW 29A.52.210 Local primaries RCW 42.12.010 Causes of vacancy
Management Resources:
- Policy News, August 2011 Legislature clarifies law on vacancies and voids in candidacy, primary election date changes
- Policy News, October 2006 Changes in Election Law