The 19 education service districts in Oregon were created by the Legislature to oversee and support the school districts in their area. They provide supplemental services such as special education and coordinate services shared among several school districts. They also certify teachers, maintain school property, and are empowered to create new school districts.Qualifications: Candidate for a Zone position must be a registered voter in zone. Candidate for an at-large position must be registered voter in district. Candidates are elected by zone or districtwide for at-large positions.Term: 4 years