§302A-1111  Duties of superintendent. 
(a)  Under policies established by the board, the superintendent shall be
designated as the chief executive officer of the public school system having
jurisdiction over the internal organization, operation, and management of the
public school system, as provided by law; and shall administer programs of
education and public instruction throughout the State, including education at
the preschool, primary, and secondary school levels, and such other programs as
may be established by law.



(b)  Except as otherwise provided, the
superintendent shall sign all drafts for the payment of moneys, all commissions
and appointments, all deeds, official acts, or other documents of the
department.  The superintendent may use a printed facsimile signature in
approving appointments, contracts, and other documents. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2;
am L 2006, c 126, §1]