Private Acts of 1935 Chapter 54

SECTION 1. That hereafter the county superintendents of public instruction in all counties having a population of not less than 25,400 nor more than 25,500 by the Federal Census of 1930, or any subsequent Federal Census, shall be elected by the qualified voters of such counties at the regular biennial August election to be held upon the first Thursday in August, 1936, and biennially thereafter. The term of office of such county superintendent shall be for a period of four years, shall begin on September 1 next following his election and shall continue until his successor shall be elected and qualified.

SECTION 2. That no person shall be eligible to election and/or qualification for said office unless he or she has met all the requirements now or hereafter imposed by statute with reference to county superintendents of public instruction and a certificate showing such person qualified under the laws of this State for this position shall be filed with the county judge or chairman of said counties before the qualification of such person.

SECTION 3. That the total compensation to be paid the county superintendent from all sources, including the State supplement to his salary shall not exceed Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars per annum, provided further that nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the salary of the present incumbent nor his right to hold office until September 1, 1936.

SECTION 4. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: January 30, 1935.