20-3-202. Term, oath, and vacancy. (1) The county superintendent shall hold office for a 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.
     (2) Any person elected as the county superintendent shall take the oath or affirmation of office and shall give an official bond, as required by law.
     (3) If the office of county superintendent becomes vacant, the board of county commissioners shall appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy. Such replacement shall serve until the next regular general election, when a person shall be elected to serve the remainder of the initial term, if there be any remaining term.

     History: En. 75-5803 by Sec. 21, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-5803.