This bill amends sections 309 and 310 of the Michigan election law, specifically addressing the notification process for newly elected school board members and the conditions under which a school board member's office becomes vacant. The bill stipulates that each member-elect must be notified of their election not later than 5 business days after certification, replacing the previous requirement of notification within a specified timeframe. Additionally, it clarifies that before assuming office, an elected school board member must take the oath of office as outlined in the state constitution.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that a school board member's position becomes vacant immediately upon certain events, including death, adjudication of insanity, resignation, removal, felony conviction, or failure to meet legal qualifications. The language has been updated to specify that the office becomes vacant regardless of any declaration by the school board or its members. The bill also includes provisions for the member's residence, stating that moving out of the school district will result in vacancy. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other specified bills in the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.309, 168.310
As Passed by the House: 168.309, 168.310