Answer: Before taking office, any board member, whether elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, shall take and sign the oath as mandated in AS 14.12.090 Oath.
While a new member brings a different perspective to the board, their appointment might not automatically trigger a re-election of all officers if the existing officers’ terms are still valid. However, depending on the board’s dynamics and bylaws, the new member’s presence might prompt a discussion or a desire to hold new officer elections, even if not explicitly required.
