Utah Code Ann. § 20A-14-203 – Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration of candidacy -- Election.

(1) An individual may become a candidate for a local school board by:
1. (a) filing a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk during the applicable declaration of candidacy filing period described in Section 20A-9-201.5; and
2. (b) paying the fee described in Section 20A-9-202.
(2)
1. (a) The term of office for an individual elected to a local board of education is four years, beginning on the first Monday in January after the election.
2. (b) A member of a local board of education shall serve until a successor is:
  1. (i) elected; or
  2. (ii) appointed and takes or signs the constitutional oath of office.

Amended by Chapter 2, 2025 Special Session 2