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16 THE COMMISSIONER.

The commissioner is elected by the people on the first Monday of April of every odd year, and enters upon the duties of his office on the first day of July next after his election. OATH OF OFFICE. Within ten days after he has received legal notice of his election, he shall take the constitutional oath of office and file a bond in the penal sum of one thousand dollars for the faithful performance of his duties (Act 66, 1895).

The compensation of the commissioner of schools is fixed by the board of supervisors. The maximum salary paid in any county is $1,500. In counties having one hundred and twenty-five schools under his supervision, the minimum salary is $1,200; in counties having one hundred schools, the lowest limit is $1,000; and in counties of fifty schools, $500. In some of the smaller counties of the state the commissioners serve for salaries ranging from $100 to $500.

Before the county clerk can legally issue an order for the salary of the commissioner the latter must meet the following requirements:

1. File a certified statement from the Superintendent of Public Instruction that all reports required of him have been properly made and filed with said superintendent.

2. File with the county clerk a detailed statement under oath, showing what schools have been visited by him during the preceding quarter and what amount of time was employed in each school, naming the township and school district.

The necessary contingent expenses of the commissioner for printing, postage, stationery, record books, and rent of rooms for public examinations shall be audited and allowed by the board of supervisors (Act 147, 1891).