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venient, and where the teachers will receive the encourage-
ment of hospitality. In this work the President will be aided
by a Professor from the Normal School, or by some practical
teacher appointed by the State Superintendent.

5. He shall also encourage and assist at Teachers' Asso-
ciations, to be convened at least four times in each year, on
the last Saturday of some month, in each Commissioner Dis-
trict or such districts united; requiring the attendance of
the teachers of the district for the purpose of mutual confer-
ence and instruction in their duties.

Sec. 4, He shall, by himself, or together with a Professor
of the Normal School, or some other practical teacher desig-
nated by the State Superintendent—examine and license
teachers, whose certificates shall be of effect for three years
from date—re-examine any teacher holding his or his prede-
cessor's certificate, and if he find him deficient in learning or
ability, annul the certificate.

SEC. 5. He shall appoint three standing committees to
serve for the two ensuing years, vix : a committee of two on
Accounts, a committee of two on Books and Stationery and a
committee, of two on School Houses and Sites, and School
Furniture.

SEC. 6. He shall sign all drafts ordered by the Board, au-
thorizing the Treasurer to receive money for the use of the
Public Schools, and all orders authorizing the disbursement
of money by the Treasurer.

SEC. 7. Whenever it is impracticable for the President to
examine thoroughly an applicant for the position of teacher,
or he may deem it advisable to defer the examination and
allow the applicant to teach on probation, the President shall
issue to the person applying a permit for not more than
sixty days, during or at the determination of which period
an examination must be held.

ARTICLE III. Secretary and Treasurer.

SEC. 1. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by
ballot, at the stated meeting in July of each year, or at
some subsequent meeting held by special appointment.

SEC. 2. He shall take charge of an keep open the office of
the Board, on such days and at such hours as the Board may
direct.

SEC. 3. It shall be his duty to countersign all drafts or-
dered by the Board and signed by the President, for money
for the use of the Public Schools.

SEC. 4. He shall receipt for all money received, and de-
posit it to his credit as Treasurer, as directed by the Board—
keeping an accurate ascount of the same, distinguiahing the
particular source from which it has been received, and dis-
burse the same according to the order of the Board, making
the name distinction in his disbursements.