Unexpired Term Fulfillment

When a vacancy on the School Committee occurs for any reason, the Town Council and the remaining members of the Committee share the responsibility for filling it.

Unless recalled in accordance with Article 5, Section 4 of the Franklin Town Charter, vacancies of the School Committee shall be filled by a majority vote of a joint meeting of the Town Council and the School Committee until the next regular town election.

Established by law and charter

Legal Ref.:             M.G.L. 41:11

Franklin Town Charter, Article 3, Section 3

Franklin Town Charter, Article 5, Section 4

Reviewed; no revisions 4/29/2008

Reviewed; revised 5/3/2014

Reviewed; revised 7/18/2018