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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 1§ 1010 County Superintendent Board Duties

§ 1010 County Superintendent Board Duties

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§ 1010 County Superintendent Board Duties

This law says the county school chief also acts as the board's secretary and main manager.

Key Takeaways

  • •The county school superintendent automatically serves as the board's secretary.
  • •The superintendent also acts as the board's main executive officer.
  • •This role lets the superintendent handle board duties without extra steps.

Example

A county school district needs to hire a new principal for a high school.

Because of this law, the county school superintendent can sign the hiring paperwork and run the hiring process on behalf of the school board without needing a separate appointment.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1010 County Superintendent Board Duties

The county superintendent of schools is ex officio secretary and executive officer of the board. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

county superintendent of schoolsex officio secretaryexecutive officerboard

Related Statutes

  • § 1001 Cross-County School Board Voting
  • § 1011 Board Meeting Frequency Requirements
  • § 15111 Bond Election Reporting Requirements
  • § 17217 School District Boundary Expansion
  • § 17219 School Site Nonuse Payments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 1010.
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