The term of office of directors of districts of the second class shall begin, and the board shall organize, as provided in *RCW 28A.315.500. At the first meeting of the members of the board they shall elect a chair from among their number who shall serve for a term of one year or until his or her successor is elected. The school district superintendent as defined in RCW 28A.150.080 shall serve as secretary to the board. Whenever a district shall be without the services of such a superintendent and the business of the district necessitates action thereby, the board shall appoint any member thereof to carry out the superintendent's powers and duties for the district.

[ 1990 c 33 s 349; 1988 c 187 s 2; 1975 c 43 s 14; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28A.60.010. Prior: 1953 c 111 s 1; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 298 s 5; RRS s 4815. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 301 s 5; RRS s 4827. Formerly RCW 28A.60.010, 28.63.010.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.315.500 was recodified as RCW 28A.343.360 pursuant to 1999 c 315 s 804.

Effective date—Severability—1975 c 43: See notes following RCW 28A.535.050.