SECTION 1. That the Quarterly County Court of McMinn County, at any regular meeting by a majority of the members present, may order an audit of the books of the Superintendent of Schools of McMinn County for such periods of time or terms of office as they may deem expedient, proper and in the public interest, and may have subsequent audits at regular periods, as deemed necessary. Such audit shall be made by a certified public accountant and the fee or charges therefor shall be paid out of the general county funds; provided, however, that the cost of such audit shall be determined and fixed in writing before any audit shall be authorized.
SECTION 2. That the regular Quarterly County Court shall adopt such orders, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions hereof, for the auditing of said books.
SECTION 3. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: April 4, 1949.