§ 6.04. Superintendent of Schools.

A.

The Superintendent of Schools (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Superintendent") shall be the chief administrative officer and executive official of the School System.

B.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for the exercising of all executive and administrative functions of the School System. The Superintendent shall have all duties and exercise all powers and authority necessary to perform his/her responsibilities as authorized by general law, this Charter, ordinance, emergency ordinance or resolution.

C.

The Superintendent of Schools shall be selected in accordance with State law.

D.

No person shall be eligible to serve as Superintendent of Schools unless that person shall have attained the age of twenty-five (25) and has obtained the necessary education and certifications required by general law to hold such office. The Superintendent shall remain a resident of the County during his/her term of office.

E.

The Superintendent of Schools shall receive annual compensation, paid in equal monthly installments, of not less than the amount provided by general law or not less than any elected County official, except the Mayor, whichever is greater.

(Ref. of 8-1-96; Ref. of 8-5-04)