Section 72-18-14 - Election of directors; nominations.
72-18-14. Election of directors; nominations.
A. At each general election in the state after organization of the district, there shall be elected by the qualified registered electors of the district one or two members of the board to serve for a term of six years. Except for the initial board of directors and except for any director chosen to fill an unexpired term, the term of each director commences on January 1 following the general election in the state and runs for six years. Each director, subject to such exceptions, shall serve a six-year term ending on January 1, next following a general election. Each director shall serve until his successor has been duly chosen and qualified.
B. Not later than thirty days before any election, nominations may be filed with the secretary, and, if a nominee does not withdraw his name before the first publication of the notice of election, his name shall be placed on the ballot.