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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

such information as will tend to improvement in
the government and the instruction of schools.

To issue circu-
lar letters, &c

Sec. 3. He shall from time to time address
circular letters to Commissioners and Teachers,
giving advice as to the best manner of conducting
schools, constructing school houses, furnishing
the same, and on all other topics which impart
aid and encouragement to universal education.

When he
shall report.

Sec. 4. He shall on the fifteenth day of Decem-
ber of every year, report to the Governor:

Condition of
schools.

1. The condition of the schools and colleges of
the State and of all institutions under his super-
vision and subject to his visitation.

Estimates.

2. Estimates and accounts of expenditures of
School moneys and a statement of the apportion-
ment of money to the counties and the city of
Baltimore.

Abstract of
reports

3. An abstract of all the reports received by
him from the School Commissioners and the Pre-
sident of Colleges.

Plans of im-
provement.

4. All such matters relating to his office, and
all such plans and suggestions for the improve-
ment of the schools and the advancement of public
instruction in the State, as he shall deem expe-
dient.

Official visits.

5. A statement of his travels in making official
visits during the past year.

To issua cer-
tificates.

Sec. 5. He may on recommendation of an au-
thorized examiner, or on other evidence satisfactory
to himself, grant a certificate of qualification
which, until revoked, shall be conclusive evidence
that the person to whom it is granted is qualified
by his moral character, learning and ability to

May annul
certificates.

teach in the schools of the State; upon cause
shown to his satisfaction, he may annul any cer-
tificate of qualification granted by an authorized
examiner, or declare any diploma issued by the
State Normal School ineffective and null within

Proviso.

the State, and he may reconsider and reverse 'his
action in any such matter; provided, that such
annulment shall not take effect or be in force until
approved by the State Board of Education.

Prepare school
registers, Ac.

Sec. 6. He shall prepare suitable forms for re-
gisters, blanks, forms and regulations for making