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454 the course of studies pursued, and the general interests of the school.

. 7. He shall see that the annual reports of the clerks of the several school districts in his county are made correctly, and in due time.

. 8. He shall examine annually, all persons offering themselves as teachers of common schools in his county, in regard to moral character, learning, and ability to teach school, and he shall give to each person examined and found qualified to teach, a certificate signed by him, officially, and any person receiving such certificate, shall be deemed a qualified teacher within the meaning of this act.

. 9. Whenever a school district shall be formed in any county, the county superintendent of public instruction of such county shall, within fifteen days thereafter, prepare a notice of the formation of such district, describing its boundaries, and stating the number thereof, and appointing a time and place for the district meeting. He shall cause the notice thus prepared, be posted in at least five public places in the district, at least ten days before the time appointed for such meeting.

. 10. The county superintendent of public instruction shall perform all other duties of his said office that now are, or hereafter may be, prescribed by law, and he shall deliver to his successor within ten days after the expiration of his term of office, all the books and papers appertaining to his office.

. 11. If a vacancy occurs in the office of county superintendent of public instruction, by death, resignation, or otherwise, notice thereof shall be given by the register of deeds to the board of county commissioners, who shall, as soon as practicable, appoint some suitable person to fill the vacancy, and the person receiving such appointment shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, file his oath or affirmation in the register of deeds' office, as hereinbefore provided, and he shall discharge all the duties of the office of county superintendent of public instruction until a successor is elected and qualified. He shall also give a like bond to that required by this act to be given by the county superintendent of public instruction.

. 12. The inhabitants qualified to vote at a school