Private Acts of 1953 Chapter 113

COMPILER'S NOTE:  The Education Improvement Act of 1991, Public Acts of 1992, Chapter 535, mandates a phasing out of the office of Superintendent, and the appointment of a Director of Schools.

SECTION 1.  That in counties of this State with the population of not less than 17,100, nor more than 17,200, by the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census, the county superintendents of education hereafter shall be elected by popular vote for a term of four years from September 1 next following his election.  At the August election 1954, there shall be elected by the qualified voters of counties to which this Act applies some competent person as county superintendent, who shall take office on September 1 next following his said election and shall hold office for a period of four years and until his successor shall be elected and qualified.  He shall possess the same qualifications as is now required by law for county superintendents, perform the same duties and be under the same obligations.

SECTION 2.  That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  March 6, 1953.