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h. the candidates with the most votes up to a maximum of fifteen (15) parents will form the next school council
i. The principal will notify successful candidates the next school day. After all elected members are notified, the names of the parent representatives will be posted on line and in a public place in the school.
Election of Council Executive Positions
Executive positions will be filled in the following order at the first meeting of the new council: Co-Chairs, Treasurer and Secretary.
The Principal conducts the election process for the co-chair positions. The co-chairs conduct the election process for the treasurer and secretary.
All candidates interested in the executive position must be present at the first meeting.
A member of council who was not successful for one position may run for any other position.
Should more parent candidates show an interest in an executive position, a vote by secret ballot will take place.
Term of Office
A school council member shall serve a term of one (1) year beginning October and ending in September. A council member in the role of Treasurer, upon being elected for subsequent one (1) year terms, may hold this office for a maximum of three (3) terms.
A member may seek additional terms on council by completing the Parent Nomination Form for the year in which he/she wishes to serve and participate in the election process.
Removal of a Member of Council
If the council perceives the conduct of one of the members is such that the council has lost confidence in that person, the following guidelines to remove that member will apply:
a. failure of the member to conduct himself/herself in a manner appropriate to the mission of the council and the Board Code of Conduct
b. failure of the member to fulfill respective assigned duties
c. any member absent for three (3) consecutive meetings will be asked by the co-
chairs to explain their absence and declare their intent to continue contributing to
the Council
d. the council may determine by a two-thirds vote of the members present to remove
a non-functioning member.
Vacancies
Vacancies may occur when:
a. a position is not filled after the election process
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