This bill proposes an amendment to the election process for members of county boards of education in West Virginia. Specifically, it seeks to change the composition of the board from five members elected solely based on their magisterial districts to a system where two members are elected as "at large members," meaning they can be elected regardless of their residence within the county. The remaining three members will still be elected based on their magisterial districts, but with the stipulation that no two district members can be elected from the same magisterial district.

The bill removes the previous restriction that limited the number of members from the same magisterial district to two and introduces the new provisions for at-large elections. This change aims to enhance regional diversity within the county's educational governance while allowing for broader representation on the board. The bill emphasizes that not every magisterial district is required to have an elected district member, thereby providing flexibility in the election process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-1