Private Acts of 1963 Chapter 214

SECTION 1. That in Counties of this State having a population of not less than 39,100 nor more than 39,150, according to the Federal Population Census, the County School Superintendent shall be elected by popular vote as hereinafter set out. At the August 1966 election the voters of said Counties shall elect the County Superintendent of Schools to take office on January 15, 1967 or at the expiration of the incumbent term of such officer, to hold office for a term of four years or until his successor is elected and qualified. The duties and compensation of such official shall be as now fixed by existing law. Should such office become vacant by reason of death, resignation or other cause, the vacancy shall be filled by the Quarterly County Court of any such County for the expiration of such term.

SECTION 2. That this Act shall have no effect unless the same shall be approved by a majority of the voters voting in an election to be held for such purpose. Within 15 days after the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after its otherwise effective date, it shall be the duty of the Governor, or after its otherwise effective date, it shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners of the county to which this Act applies, to call an election for the county to be held not less then 20 nor more than 40 days from the date of such call for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the provisions of this Act. The ballots used in such election shall have printed thereon the title of this Act and voters shall vote for or against its adoption. The votes cast at such election shall be canvassed by the county board of election commissioners upon the first Monday occurring 5 or more days next after the date of such election and the results shall be proclaimed by such board and certified to the Secretary of State. The qualification of voters shall be that provided by law for participation in general elections and all laws applicable to general elections shall apply to an election here hereunder. The cost of said election shall be paid by the county to which this Act applies.

SECTION 3. That this Act shall be effective from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it, but the provisions thereof shall not become operative until validated as provided in Section 2 herein.

Passed: March 19, 1963.