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NC H111

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Burr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a recall mechanism for members of the Stanly County Board of Education allowing registered voters to petition for removal of board members.

  • Requires recall petitions to be filed with the Board of Elections and signed by at least 15% of registered voters in the school administrative unit within 30 days of the initial affidavit.

  • Mandates the Board of Elections investigate petition sufficiency within 15 days and schedule a recall election between 60-90 days after certification if the petition is valid.

  • Removes an official from office if a majority of votes cast in the recall election are for recall; the vacancy is filled by appointment by the Stanly County Board of County Commissioners.

  • Prohibits recall petitions from being filed against an officer during the first or last six months of their term or within one year following a failed recall election.

Legislative Description

Stanly Co. Bd. of Ed. Recall

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/11/2015
State and Local Government5/5/2015
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/1/2015
Elections2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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