Under the direction of the board, the superintendent shall:
- (1) propose annually a plan for the operation of the department;
- (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.