(a) As used in this section, 'general business manager' means a chief financial officer or business manager, however the position is titled, who: (1) Is an employee of the public school district or is contracted to perform financial services;(2) Is responsible for the fiscal operations of the public school district; and(3) Performs duties under the direction of the superintendent of the public school district.(b)(1) On and after July 31, 2007, a general business manager for a public school district shall meet the minimum qualifications established by rule of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.(2) This subsection is intended to require minimum qualifications for a general business manager that support the implementation of best financial management practices for public school districts.(c) A general business manager who was employed before July 31, 2007, shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1268, eff. 7/1/2019.Acts 2007, No. 1591, § 1.
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