Section 45224 Of Article 5. Merit System Inclusion From California Education Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 25. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.
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. The governing board of a school district whose average daily
attendance is 3,000 or more may, by affirmative vote of a majority
of its members, and a county superintendent of schools, with the
consent of the majority of the members of the county board of
education, adopt the procedure set forth in Article 6 (commencing
with Section 45240) of this chapter, provided a lawful petition has
not been received as authorized in Section 45221, or may adopt the
procedure at any time after a two-year period has elapsed following
an unsuccessful election conducted in accordance with Section 45221
of this code.
The motion, order, or resolution for adoption of the procedure
shall specify the date that the provisions of Article 6 shall be
applicable to classified employees, which shall not be later than
July 1 next following the date of adoption.