Appointment of OSD Superintendent; development of guidelines and procedures

(a) The Governor shall appoint a superintendent, to be confirmed by the Senate, to serve as the executive officer of the Opportunity School District. The OSD Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall have such qualifications as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-101 and salary as determined by the Governor. The OSD Superintendent shall be an employee of the office but shall report directly to the Governor. (b) The OSD Superintendent shall develop guidelines and procedures for the operation of the OSD. The OSD Superintendent shall annually provide a report to the General Assembly on all aspects of operation, including the selection, intervention chosen, and progress of the opportunity schools. The report shall also be published on the office website. (Code 1981, § 20-14-102, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 92, § 1/SB 133.)