Cal. EDC § 5222
This is the official text of Cal. EDC § 5222, part of California’s Education Code — governs public schools, community colleges, and universities in California.
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Official statutory text
Except as provided in Section 5221, whenever the charter of any city fails to provide for the manner in which, the times at which, or the terms for which the members of the city board of education shall be elected or appointed, for their qualifications, removal, or for the number which shall constitute such board, the provisions of this division shall apply to the matter not provided for.
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