A. The office of management and finance and office of district support shall each be under the immediate supervision and direction of a deputy superintendent, who shall be appointed by the state superintendent with consent of the Senate. Each shall serve at the pleasure of the state superintendent and shall be paid a salary which shall be fixed by the state superintendent and shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.

            B. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title, the duties and functions of each office and its deputy superintendent shall be determined by the state superintendent, and all of such duties and functions shall be exercised under the direct supervision and control of the state superintendent.

            C. Each deputy superintendent shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the state superintendent.

            Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1997, No. 19, §2, eff. May 14, 1997; Acts 2011, No. 302, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 327, §1.