Under the direction of the board, the superintendent shall:

1. (1) propose annually a plan for the operation of the department;
2. (2) administer the plan as approved by the board;
3. (3) supervise the general administration of the department;
4. (4) keep the records of the department and preserve all papers and documents of the department;
5. (5) recommend persons for appointment as assistants if the board determines there is a need;
6. (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. (7) prepare and present to the board an annual report; and

8. (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.