This bill proposes an amendment to the election process for members of county boards of education in West Virginia. It stipulates that each county board will consist of five members, with two members elected as "at large members" who can reside anywhere within the county, while the remaining three members will be elected based on their magisterial districts. The bill aims to enhance regional diversity by ensuring that no more than one district member is elected from the same magisterial district, although it does not mandate that every magisterial district must have a representative.

The current law's provision that restricts the election of members from the same magisterial district is being removed, allowing for a more flexible approach to representation. The changes are intended to create a more inclusive and diverse board by allowing for broader representation across the county while still maintaining some level of local district representation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-1