20-3-213. Part-time office -- establishment -- restrictions. (1) A board of county commissioners that intends to establish the office of county superintendent of schools as a part-time office shall:

(a) pass a resolution stating the intent of the board to consider the action;

(b) set a date for a hearing on the issue and provide proper notice of the hearing;

(c) conduct a hearing and accept testimony from any registered elector of the county who presents evidence for or against the establishment of the part-time office; and

(d) within 5 days of the hearing, issue an order regarding the establishment of the part-time office.

(2) A board may not issue an order establishing the office of county superintendent as a part-time office less than 7 days before the date on which declarations for nominations may first be filed for the office.

(3) A board may not establish the office of county superintendent as a part-time office during a term of office for which a county superintendent has been elected as a full-time officeholder.