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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Board of Education shall by a majority vote appoint a Superintendent of Schools for a term of no less than three years and not to exceed five years. The Superintendent shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Board and as such shall carry out the policies established by the Board and is accountable to the Board.

The Superintendent, in his/her discretion, may delegate to other school personnel the exercise of any powers and the discharge of any duties imposed upon the Superintendent by these policies or by vote of the Board. The delegation of power or duty, however, shall not relieve the Superintendent of responsibility for the action taken under such delegation.

Ref: Education Law §§1711; 2508

Adoption date: January 1, 1993