SECTION 1. That in counties of this State having a population of not less than 31,600 nor more than 31,700 by the Federal Census of 1950 or any subsequent Federal Population Census the county tax assessor is authorized and empowered to employ a stenographer, and the salary of such stenographer shall be fixed at an amount not to exceed eighteen hundred dollars ($1800.00) per annum payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
SECTION 2. That this Act shall be of no effect unless the same shall have been approved by a two-thirds vote of the governing body of such county. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the Quarterly County Court. The result shall be certified by him to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 3. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: February 27, 1957.