This bill proposes an amendment to West Virginia Code §18-4-1, specifically removing the requirement that a county superintendent of schools must reside in the county they serve or in a contiguous county. The current law mandates that during their term, the county superintendent must be a state resident and live within the specified geographic area. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility in the residency requirements for superintendents, potentially allowing for a broader pool of candidates for these positions.

The bill retains the existing provisions regarding the appointment, term lengths, and procedures for filling vacancies for county superintendents. It clarifies that the county superintendent in office at the time of the bill's enactment will continue to serve until the end of their term, ensuring a smooth transition without immediate disruption to current leadership. Overall, the legislation seeks to modernize the requirements for county superintendents, aligning them with contemporary practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-4-1