GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 701

Short Title:  Robeson School Board.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representatives DeVane; and Dial.
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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government I.
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April 11, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Section 4 of Chapter 605, Session Laws of 1987, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 4.  Upon merger, the existing Robeson County and Fairmont, Lumberton, Red Springs, and St. Pauls City Boards of Education and the Interim Board are abolished and replaced by the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County.  The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County shall consist of the 15 members of the Interim Board as of the effective date of the merger, and shall have all the powers and responsibilities previously provided for the Robeson County, Fairmont City, Lumberton City, Red Springs City, St. Pauls City, and Interim Boards and provided by State law generally for county boards of education.  From July 1, 1989, through June 30, 1992, the Board shall have 15 members.  From July 1, 1992, through June 30, 1994, the Board shall have 11 members.  From and after July 1, 1994, the Board shall have nine members."
Sec. 2.  Section 7.1 of Chapter 605, Session Laws of 1987, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 7.1.  In 1990, the General Assembly shall appoint four members of the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County, two for four-year terms beginning July 1, 1990, and two for two-year terms beginning July 1, 1990.   As those terms expire, the seats are abolished."
Sec. 3.  Effective July 1, 1994, Section 9 of Chapter 605, Session Laws of 1987, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 9.  Vacancies on the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board.  In the case of a district seat, the Board must appoint a resident of that district."
Sec. 4.  This act is effective upon ratification.