1.    Except as provided in section 15.1-11-02, each board of county commissioners shall employ a county superintendent of schools on a full-time or a part-time basis. An individual hired under this section:

a.    Must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regional or nationally accredited institution of higher education approved for teacher education.

b.    Must hold a valid North Dakota professional teaching license.

c.    Must have experience teaching at an approved elementary, middle, or secondary school.

d.    Must be approved by a majority of the school board presidents representing school districts having their administrative headquarters in the county.

e.    Serves until the individual resigns or is discharged by the board of county commissioners at the direction of a majority of the school board presidents referenced in subdivision d.

2.    The presidents of the school boards referenced in subsection 1 shall perform the duties of school boards with respect to the evaluation, renewal, and discharge of an individual hired under this section.