Subcommittee forwards Pecosin charter change shifting school board appointments to at‑large and extending terms

Senator Diggs presented a local charter amendment for the city of Pecosin to change the composition and term rules for appointed school board members. The proposal would increase school board terms from three to four years, change appointments from district‑based selection to at‑large appointments to address difficulties filling district seats in a small community, and permit a former member to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms with eligibility to return after a one‑year break.

Diggs said Pecosin is a "small community, 15 square miles, mostly bedroom community," and that difficulty recruiting people in each district prompted the request to allow at‑large appointments. Committee members raised concerns about shifting from district appointments to at‑large seats and asked about compensation. Diggs and the chair noted that the city council determines any compensation for school board members.

No opposition was recorded on the transcript. The subcommittee moved to report the measure and recommended reporting it to the next stage by a vote of 6 to 1.