206.02 - Vice-President

If the board president is unable or unwilling to carry out the duties required, it shall be the responsibility of the vice-president of the school board to carry out the duties of president.  If the president is unable or unwilling to complete the term of office, the vice-president shall serve as president for the balance of the president’s term of office, and a new vice-president shall be elected.

The vice-president of the school board shall be elected by a majority vote at the organizational meeting each December to serve a one (1) year term of office.

The vice-president shall serve until the next organizational meeting when a new vice-president shall be elected.  The vice-president shall accept the gavel from the president when the president wishes to make or second a motion.  The vice-president shall take an active role in school board decisions by discussing and voting on each motion before the board in the same manner as other board members.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.5 (1991)

Cross Reference:  200.2    Organization of the Board of Directors
                                      202.2    Oath of Office
                                      206.1    President

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  7-10-23              
Revised:  7-13-20