Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-705 - Governing Board(a) The Board shall govern a program.(b)(1) The Board consists of 25 members.(2) Of the 25 members: (i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.(c)(1) The term of a member is 3 years.(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.(d) The Board shall determine its officers.