§302A-1111 - Duties of superintendent. - Hawaii Statutes

     §302A-1111  Duties of superintendent.  (a)  Under policies established by the board, the superintendent shall be designated as the chief executive officer of the public school system having jurisdiction over the internal organization, operation, and management of the public school system, as provided by law; and shall administer programs of education and public instruction throughout the State, including education at the preschool, primary, and secondary school levels, and such other programs as may be established by law.

     (b)  Except as otherwise provided, the superintendent shall sign all drafts for the payment of moneys, all commissions and appointments, all deeds, official acts, or other documents of the department.  The superintendent may use a printed facsimile signature in approving appointments, contracts, and other documents. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2; am L 2006, c 126, §1]