The terms of one-third of TBCE board members expire on what date?

The terms of one-third of TBCE board members expire on what date?

• A. February 1 of even-numbered year
• B. February 1 of odd-numbered year
• C. January 1
• D. December 31

Answer: (B)

The board uses six-year terms that are staggered so one-third of the seats turn over every two years. Those expirations are fixed to February 1 in odd-numbered years, which keeps continuity while allowing regular appointments. Think of three groups whose terms begin on February 1 in successive odd years (for example, 2011, 2013, 2015). Each group’s term ends six years later on February 1, producing expiration dates of February 1 in odd-numbered years (2017, 2019, 2021). This pattern repeats, so approximately one-third of the board's members have terms expiring on February 1 of odd-numbered years.

The board uses six-year terms that are staggered so one-third of the seats turn over every two years. Those expirations are fixed to February 1 in odd-numbered years, which keeps continuity while allowing regular appointments.

Think of three groups whose terms begin on February 1 in successive odd years (for example, 2011, 2013, 2015). Each group’s term ends six years later on February 1, producing expiration dates of February 1 in odd-numbered years (2017, 2019, 2021). This pattern repeats, so approximately one-third of the board's members have terms expiring on February 1 of odd-numbered years.