What type of election is held for recalling members of the Board?

A special election is designated specifically for the purpose of addressing particular issues or filling vacant offices, such as recalling members of the Board. The process typically arises when citizens gather enough signatures to prompt a vote on whether to remove a specific official from their position before the end of their term.

In the context of a recall, a special election is organized to enable voters to decide on that specific action; this is distinct from general elections, which determine the overall roster of candidates for office, primary elections, which narrow down candidates for a general election, and referendums, which generally involve voting on proposed legislation or amendments rather than the recall of officeholders.