A vacancy on the school board occurs if any of the following events happen before the expiration of the term of a school board member. If the member:

(1) Dies;

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(2) Is removed from the board;

(3) Fails to qualify as a board member as provided by law;

(4) Ceases to be a resident of the school district or representation area where elected;

(5) Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the member’s official oath;

(6) Has a judgment obtained against the member for breach of the member’s official bond;

(7) Is incapacitated and is unable to attend to the duties of the position;

(8) Assumes the duties of an office incompatible with the duties of a school board member;

(9) Resigns.

Source: SDC 1939, § 15.2316; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, § 24; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.2324; SL 1975, ch 128, § 56; SL 2006, ch 76, § 3.