Sec. 3.1. (a) The governing body of the school corporation consists of five (5) members, elected as provided in this chapter.
(b) Three (3) members shall be elected as follows:
(1) From districts established as provided in section 4.1 of this chapter.
(2) On a nonpartisan basis.
(3) At the general election held in the county in 2022 and every four (4) years thereafter.
(c) Two (2) members shall be elected as follows:
(1) At large by all the voters of the school corporation.
(2) On a nonpartisan basis.
(3) At the general election held in the county in 2024 and every four (4) years thereafter.
(d) The term of office of a member of the governing body:
(1) is four (4) years; and
(2) begins January 1 after the election of members of the governing body.
(e) Upon assuming office and in conducting the business of the governing body, a member shall represent the interests of the entire school corporation.
As added by P.L.222-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2016, SEC.7; P.L.74-2017, SEC.73; P.L.278-2019, SEC.173; P.L.193-2021, SEC.106.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Organization of School Corporations
Chapter 17.2. Election of School Board Members in East Chicago
20-23-17.2-1. Applicability of Chapter
20-23-17.2-2. Applicability of Other Laws
20-23-17.2-3.1. Election of Governing Body Members
20-23-17.2-3.3. Terms of Members Elected in 2016
20-23-17.2-5. Election of Members by District and At-Large; Petition of Nomination; Requirements
20-23-17.2-7. Balloting Procedures
20-23-17.2-11. Lists Filed With Secretary of Education; Requirements