The Department of Education shall be administered by a Board of Education called the “School Board,” which shall consist of seven (7) members, one from each voting district, 2 members to be elected at large, elected in a city-wide election. Members must be qualified electors of the city and residents of the districts from which they are elected and remain inhabitants of the city during their term of office. The term of office, except as provided herein, shall be for 3 years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
The present members and their successors shall continue in office until their respective terms expire. It is the intent and purpose of this charter that present members of the School Board shall remain in office and upon completion of their terms of office, their successors shall be elected as provided for in this charter.
Reference: South Portland City Charter
Adopted: May 14, 2001
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