In appointing a superintendent of the county home, the commissioners shall select a reputable citizen of good moral character, kind and humane disposition, and good executive ability, who has had a good education. No consideration other than character, competence, and fitness may be allowed to actuate the commissioners in selecting, continuing, or discharging a superintendent or other officer.
IC 12-30-2-2
Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-1(c).