Section 15.1-11-02 - County superintendent of schools - Assignment of duties - Waiver1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a board of county commissioners, by majority vote may choose not to employ a county superintendent of schools, provided the board of county commissioners: a. Obtains from the superintendent of public instruction a form that lists all statutory duties to be otherwise performed by a county superintendent and provides for the assignment of all such statutory duties to, and the performance of such statutory duties by, one or more individuals;b. Obtains the consent of a majority of the school board presidents representing school districts having their administrative headquarters in the county;c. Submits the completed form to the superintendent of public instruction; andd. Obtains written approval of the assignments from the superintendent of public instruction.2.a. The superintendent of public instruction may waive the requirements of subsection 1 with respect to any board of county commissioners which, on or before June 30, 1999, assigned to qualified persons the duties of the county superintendent of schools, provided:(1) The assignment of duties was set forth in a written plan;(2) The written plan was filed with the legislative council; and(3) The superintendent of public instruction determines that the written plan substantially complies with the requirements of subsection 1.b. The determination of the superintendent regarding the waiver is final.