GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 661

Short Title:  Clay School Elections.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Kimsey.
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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government I.
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April 10, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM PARTISAN TO NONPARTISAN.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 115C-37, the Clay County Board of Education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis at the time of the general election in each even-numbered year as terms expire.  The names of the candidates shall be printed on the ballot without reference to any party affiliation.  The nonpartisan primary and election method shall be used with the results determined as provided in G.S. 163-294, and the primary shall be held on the date provided by G.S. 163-1 for county primaries.  Except as provided by this act, the election shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters 115C and 163 of the General Statutes.
Sec. 2.  This act does not affect the terms of office of current members of the Clay County Board of Education.
Sec. 3.  Vacancies in membership of the Clay County Board of Education elected under this act shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining members.
Sec. 4.  The Board of Education of Clay County consists of five members elected by the qualified voters of Clay County for four-year terms.  As the terms of present members expire, their successors shall be elected.
Sec. 5.  Except as to the manner of filling vacancies for terms of office to expire in 1992 or 1994, Chapter 157 of the 1975 Session Laws is repealed as to Clay County.
Sec. 6.  This act is effective upon ratification.