Board of Education candidates must be registered electors of the school district. Board members are elected for a four year term. Election Dates: East Lansing Board of Education elections are held annually in November. The next election for the Board of Education will be Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Filing Deadline: All required forms must be filed no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Nominating Petitions: Candidates who wish to seek office at the November election must file an Affidavit of Identity and Nominating Petitions. The required signatures must be collected on School District Nominating Petitions. A $100 non-refundable fee may be filed in lieu of petitions. Forms Available: Affidavit of Identity forms and Nominating Petitions are available from the City Clerk at East Lansing City Hall. Signature Requirement: The minimum number of valid signatures required on Nominating Petitions for the East Lansing Board of Education is 40 registered electors of the school district. The maximum number of signatures which can be submitted to meet the signature requirement is 100. Filing Location: Candidates who wish to seek the position are required to file with the City Clerk, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. Withdrawal: A candidate must submit a written withdrawal notice to the City Clerk not later than 4 p.m. of the third day after the last day for filing petitions. The withdrawal deadline for 2011 is Friday, Aug. 19. Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements: Candidates seeking public office in Michigan are required to meet the disclosure requirements provided under Michigan's Campaign Finance Act. Information on disclosure requirements can be obtained from the State Bureau of Elections (373-2540) or the County Clerk's Office (676-7255).