20-3-102. Term, oath, and vacancy. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall hold office at the seat of government for the term of 4 years. He shall assume office on the first Monday of January following his election and shall hold the office until his successor has been elected and qualified. Any person elected as the superintendent of public instruction shall take the oath of a civil officer.
     (2) If the office of superintendent of public instruction becomes vacant, it shall be filled in the manner prescribed by The Constitution of the State of Montana.

     History: En. 75-5703 by Sec. 12, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-5703.