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SCS/SB 473 - This act modifies provisions relating to school directors for the St. Joseph School District. SECTION 160.671: This act creates a procedure for recalling school board members in the St. Joseph School District. A recall election shall be held upon the submission of a petition signed by at least three hundred registered voters of the district. If a majority of voters vote to retain the school board member at issue, the member shall remain in office and cannot be subject to another recall election during his or her term. If a majority of voters vote to remove the member, the successor member will be chosen by the Buchanan County Commission and will serve until the next school board election. This section expires on December 31, 2021. SECTION 162.471: This act requires that any vacancies on the St. Joseph School District's school board be filled by the Buchanan County Commission. A member who fills a vacancy will be appointed to serve until the next school board election. SECTION 162.481: Currently, the St. Joseph School District school board members serve a term of six years. This act changes the term of office from six years to three years beginning at the municipal election in 2016. SECTION 162.491: This act provides that a candidate for school board in the St. Joseph School District file a declaration of candidacy with the board secretary and is not required to submit a petition. This act contains an emergency clause. MICHAEL RUFF
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