BBB Board Membership-Elections-Appointment
File: BBB
BOARD MEMBERSHIP -- ELECTIONS/APPOINTMENT
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The Board shall consist of seven (7) members, representing each of the seven districts in accordance with the provisions of Title 20-A, Maine Revised Statutes, section 1252 and other applicable laws and regulations. The Board utilizes Policy BBAB Student Representation on RSU 1 Board of Directors for adding student representation as non-voting members.
P & S Law 2007, Chapter 25 (hereinafter referred to as "the law") provides a mechanism for other municipalities to join RSU #1. Should the Board vote to engage in the planning process with a municipality that is interested in joining RSU #1, the Board will develop a plan for negotiation. Upon Board approval of the RSU #1/new municipality plan, a referendum would be scheduled as required by the law. In the event that a municipality joins the district, that municipality becomes a participating member with all privileges and benefits. The Board, in accordance with the law, will define a new map and election process. All costs associated with the planning and acceptance process shall be borne by the applying municipality.
Term of office begins on January 1.
Legal Reference: Title 20-A, MRSA, Sec. 2302
RSU 1 Bylaws
Adopted: April 1, 1980
Revised: June 8, 1987; April 13, 1992
Revised: January 10, 2005
Reviewed and Adopted: November 14, 2005, February 27, 2012