§ 4-1. School committee.

(a)

Composition, term of office . There shall be a school committee which shall consist of seven members. Six of these members shall be nominated and elected by and from the voters at large. The seventh member shall be the mayor who shall serve as the chair.

(b)

Term of office . The term of office for elected school committee members shall be for four years each beginning on the first Monday in the January succeeding their election, except when said first Monday falls on a legal holiday, in which event the term shall begin on the following day and until his successor has been qualified. The terms of office of elected school committee members shall be so arranged that at least three such seats shall be filled at each regular municipal election.

(c)

Eligibility . Any voter shall be eligible to hold the office of school committee. If a school committee member removes from the city during the term for which elected, such office shall immediately be deemed vacant and filled in the manner provided in section 4-6.

(Ord. of 11-8-11)