(a) The county superintendent of education shall be chosen for his general fitness and character and shall be a person of recognized ability as a school administrator. No person shall be eligible for appointment by any county board of education or for any political party nomination, or for election to the office of county superintendent of education unless such person:
(1) Holds an Alabama certificate in administration and supervision based upon requirements established by the State Board of Education for such certificate;
(2) Has had not less than five years of experience in public school work at the time he assumes office;
(3) Submits proof to the State Superintendent of Education of three years of successful educational experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, educational administrator or instructor in school administration during the five years next preceding his appointment or election;
(4) Submits proof to the county board of education that he holds a degree from a recognized four-year college or university; and
(5) If such person is to be appointed by the county board of education, submits proof to the county board that he is knowledgeable in school administration.
(b) A county superintendent of education, whether elected or appointed, need not be a resident or qualified elector of the county in which he is to serve. In every county where the county superintendent of education is elected by popular vote, he shall be nominated and elected in the same manner as other county officers are nominated and elected under the state election laws.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.
Section 16-9-1 - Chief Executive and Secretary of Board of Education; Superintendent of Schools.
Section 16-9-2 - Qualifications of Superintendent.
Section 16-9-3 - Bond of Superintendent.
Section 16-9-4 - Misdemeanor to Print Name of Person Without Certificate on Ballot; Candidates.
Section 16-9-5 - Nomination by Political Party.
Section 16-9-6 - Primary Election to Nominate Superintendent.
Section 16-9-7 - Instructions on Ballot.
Section 16-9-9 - Term of Office When County Board Selects Superintendent.
Section 16-9-10 - Certificate of Administration and Supervision.
Section 16-9-12 - Full-Time Office; Salary; Traveling Expenses.
Section 16-9-13 - Powers and Duties as Executive Officer of Board.
Section 16-9-16 - Conferences Called and Conducted.
Section 16-9-17 - Building Program; Local Attendance District Boundaries.
Section 16-9-18 - Condemnation and Improvement of Buildings and Playgrounds; Approval of Contracts.
Section 16-9-19 - Conditions of Admittance to High Schools.
Section 16-9-20 - Plans for Consolidated Schools.
Section 16-9-21 - Courses of Study.
Section 16-9-22 - Grading and Standardizing Schools.
Section 16-9-23 - Nomination, Assignment, Removal, etc., of Teachers, Employees, Etc.
Section 16-9-24 - Supervisors; Clerical Assistants; Offices; Equipment.
Section 16-9-25 - Institutes Organized by Superintendents.
Section 16-9-26 - Visitation of Schools.
Section 16-9-27 - Report Forms.
Section 16-9-28 - Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements.
Section 16-9-29 - Quadrennial School Census.
Section 16-9-30 - Enforcement of Attendance Laws; Preparation of Reports.