Ed. Code, § 88139 · Article 3. Merit System
Ed. Code, § 88139
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If the majority of the qualified electors vote to terminate the merit system in a community college district, or if the majority of the classified employees vote to terminate the merit system in a community college district, the personnel commission shall cease to function on the date specified in the election and the law pertaining to merit system districts shall cease to have any force or effect in that district.
Simultaneously, with the termination of the merit system, the governing board shall adopt rules and regulations relating to classified school employees as required by Section 88013.
Notwithstanding an action to terminate the merit system in a community college district, the provisions of Section 88051, 88053, and 88054 shall be applicable at any time after at least two years have elapsed after the system has ceased to operate.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 188, Sec. 4.
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