of the State Treasury, and his traveling expenses, not exceeding three hundred dollars, shall be paid out of the State Treasury upon duly itemized accounts rendered by him appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and must receive such compensation as may be established under the provision of Section 811160. A vacancy in the office of Superintendent must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (B) The Superintendent of Education must possess: (1) extensive experience in the field of education including, but not limited to, service as a classroom teacher, principal, other school or school district administrator, school district superintendent, member of a school board, or other education policy making body at either the state or local level or any combination of them; or (2) extensive experience in operational and financial management in any field of expertise including, but not limited to, finance, economics, accounting, law, or business.” SECTION 2. Section 59320 of the 1976 Code is repealed. SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval and ratification of an amendment to Section 7, Article VI of the South Carolina Constitution, 1895, providing for the appointment of the State Superintendent of Education by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. XX
of the State Treasury, and his traveling expenses, not exceeding three hundred dollars, shall be paid out of the State Treasury upon duly itemized accounts rendered by him appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and must receive such compensation as may be established under the provision of Section 811160. A vacancy in the office of Superintendent must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (B) The Superintendent of Education must possess: (1) extensive experience in the field of education including, but not limited to, service as a classroom teacher, principal, other school or school district administrator, school district superintendent, member of a school board, or other education policy making body at either the state or local level or any combination of them; or (2) extensive experience in operational and financial management in any field of expertise including, but not limited to, finance, economics, accounting, law, or business.” SECTION 2. Section 59320 of the 1976 Code is repealed. SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval and ratification of an amendment to Section 7, Article VI of the South Carolina Constitution, 1895, providing for the appointment of the State Superintendent of Education by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. XX