FILE:  ABCF

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

The President, Treasurer, or any member of the Orleans Parish School Board who signs, executes, causes, authorizes, or contributes in any manner to the borrowing of money in excess of the amount properly budgeted, for current operation, or beyond the limits and conditions prescribed by law, shall be fined and removed from office.

A School Board member convicted of a felony during his/her term of office shall be automatically suspended from office until the conviction is final and appellate review is exhausted.  Once a conviction is final, the School Board member shall be removed from office.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:89, 42:1411

Orleans Parish School Board