Caldwell-West Caldwell: How To Run For The Board Of Education

CALDWELL, NJ — Have you ever wanted to make an impact in the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District? Candidates who plan to run in the next school board election have until Monday, July 31 to find at least 10 qualified voters who pledge their support in writing.

Here’s what it takes to run for the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education, according to the district website.

MAKE SURE YOU QUALIFY

All BOE candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Candidate must be a citizen, a resident of the Borough of Caldwell or the Township of West Caldwell for at least one year immediately preceding his/her appointment or the date of the election, shall be able to read and write, and shall be registered to vote in the district, and, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:51-1, or any other law to the contrary, the candidate is not disqualified as a voter pursuant to R.S. 19:4-1. (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1).
• No member of any Board of Education shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with or claim against the board, nor in the case of local and regional school districts, shall he hold office as mayor or as a member of the governing body of a municipality, nor, in the case of county special services school districts and county vocational school districts, shall he hold office as a member of the governing body of a county. (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-2).
• Candidate must be 18 years of age to qualify for office.

FIND 10 SUPPORTERS FOR YOUR PETITION

Petition forms can be obtained from the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Harrison School Building, 104 Gray Street, West Caldwell, NJ, and must be filed with Christopher Durkin, Essex County Clerk on or before 4 p.m. on July 31, 2017.

Petitions must be signed by at least 10 qualified voters.

KNOW HOW TO WITHDRAW

Any candidate may withdraw as a candidate in a school election. A signed, written notice must be filed with Christopher Durkin, Essex County Clerk at the following address: The Hall of Records, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Room 246, Newark, NJ 07102.

The last day for a candidate to withdraw nominating petitions is Sept. 8, 2017. For additional NJ School Board information, click here.

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