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NC S767

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jim Perry

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • A registered voter may initiate a recall of a Lenoir County Board of Education member by filing an affidavit with the Board of Elections naming the member and stating grounds for removal
  • Recall petition must be returned within 30 days and signed by at least 15% of registered voters represented by the member to be valid
  • Board of Elections investigates petition sufficiency within 15 days; if insufficient, petition may be amended within 10 days
  • Upon certification of a sufficient petition, a recall election is scheduled at the next authorized election occurring more than 60 days after certification, with costs reimbursed by the school administrative unit
  • If a majority votes for recall, the member is removed from office; if not recalled, no new recall petition may be filed against that member during the remainder of that term
  • Recall petitions cannot be filed during the first or last six months of a member's term or after a member has survived a recall election
  • The act becomes effective January 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Allow Recall of Lenoir Co. Board of Ed. Mems

Boards

Last Action

Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Redistricting and Elections5/24/2022
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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