Sec. 14. Under the direction of the board, the superintendent shall:

(1) propose annually a plan for the operation of the department;

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(2) administer the plan as approved by the board;

(3) supervise the general administration of the department;

(4) keep the records of the department and preserve all papers and documents of the department;

(5) recommend persons for appointment as assistants if the board determines there is a need;

(6) appoint the employees of the department, subject to the approval of the board, according to the standards and qualifications fixed by the board and without regard to political affiliation;

(7) prepare and present to the board an annual report; and

(8) perform other duties that the board directs.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-7-4-31.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110.