A. If school districts are consolidated as provided in section 15-459, the terms of the governing board members of the previously existing school districts do not expire on the effective date of the consolidation and continue until January 1 following the next general election, during which time the members of the governing boards of the previously existing school districts shall serve as the governing board of the new school district.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 15-430

  • Governing board: means a body organized for the government and management of the schools within a school district or a county school superintendent in the conduct of an accommodation school. See Arizona Laws 15-101
  • School district: means a political subdivision of this state with geographic boundaries organized for the purpose of the administration, support and maintenance of the public schools or an accommodation school. See Arizona Laws 15-101

B. At the next general election held following the consolidation and thereafter, five members shall be elected as prescribed in section 15-427, subsection B. The new board shall take office on January 1 following the general election.

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