HB2579: Relating to the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to modify the law relating to the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools. The bill provides general provisions for such an election. The bill specifies the arrangement of the ballot to include such officers. The bill provides for the placement of such persons on a primary election ballot. The bill prescribes the manner of election of such persons. The bill provides for the form and content of ballots. The bill provides for the order of offices and candidates on ballots. The bill specifies the term of office for county superintendents of schools. The bill clarifies and enumerates relevant points concerning the election of county superintendents of schools. The bill provides for the filling of vacancies in such office by temporary appointment. Finally, the bill provides for elections to fill such vacancies.