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IC 20-23-17.2-3.1 — Election of governing body members

Chapter 17.2. Election of School Board Members in East Chicago

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Sec. 3.1. (a) The governing body of the school corporation consists of five (5) members, elected as provided in this chapter. (b) Three (3) members shall be elected as follows: (1) From districts established as provided in section 4.1 of this chapter. (2) At the general election held in the county in 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038, 2042, and every four (4) years thereafter. (c) Two (2) members shall be elected as follows: (1) At large by all the voters of the school corporation. (2) At the general election held in the county in 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040, 2044, and every four (4) years thereafter. (d) The term of office of a member of the governing body: (1) is four (4) years; and (2) begins January 1 after the election of members of the governing body. (e) Upon assuming office and in conducting the business of the governing body, a member shall represent the interests of the entire school corporation.

As added by P.L.222-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2016, SEC.7; P.L.74-2017, SEC.73; P.L.278-2019, SEC.173; P.L.193-2021, SEC.106; P.L.141-2023, SEC.21; P.L.195-2025, SEC.35.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)