on what account the disbursement is made. (L. '09, p. 249, § 16; Rem. & Bal., § 4352.) 41. See, infra, § 545, Code Pub. Ins., funds. See, infra, § 550, Code Pub. Ins., investment of funds. Superseded by, infra, § 546, Code Pub. Ins. No pecuniary interest No employe or member of the board created by this chapter shall be interested pecuniarily, either directly or indirectly, in any contract for any building or improvement of said institution, or for the furnishing of supplies for the same. (L. '09, p. 249, § 17; Rem. & Bal., § 4353.) 42. Governor ex-officio member The Governor of the state shall be ex-officio advisory member of the board provided for in this chapter, but shall not have the right to vote, nor be eligible to office therein. (L. '09, p. 249, § 18; Rem. & Bal., § 4354.) 43. Board shall grant diplomas and degrees The board of regents shall grant to every student, upon graduation, a suitable diploma or degree, such student having been recommended for such honor by the faculty. The board shall also have power, upon recommendation of the faculty, to confer the usual honorary degrees upon other persons than graduates of this college in recognition of their learning or devotion to literature, art or science; but no degree shall ever be conferred in consideration of the payment of money or other valuable thing. The said board is also empowered, upon recommendation of the faculty, to grant normal diplomas which shall entitle the holder to teach in any public school in the state for a period of five years; and to grant life diplomas to candidates who shall give satisfactory evidence of having taught successfully for twenty-four (24) months: Provided, That all candidates for the normal diploma and life diploma shall have satisfactorily completed not less than twelve semester hours in the Department of Education. (L. '09, p. 249, § 19; Rem. & Bal., §4355.) 44. Erection of buildings It shall be the duty of the board of regents herein provided for, as soon after their organization as practicable, and as soon as there shall be an appropriation therefor in the hands of the State Treasurer in any amount sufficient to warrant the beginning the erection of the several buildings herein provided for, or any wing or section of the same, to enter into contracts with one or more contractors for the erection and construction of such suitable buildings and improvements for the institution created by this chapter as in their judgment shall be deemed best, or the funds aforesaid shall warrant, all things considered; such contract or contracts to be let after open public notice and competition under such regulations as shall be established by said board to the person or persons who offer to execute such work on the most advantageous terms: Provided, That in all cases said board shall require from contractors a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the work, and the full protection of the state against mechanics' and other liens: And provided further, That the board shall not have the power to enter into any contract for the erection of any buildings or improvements which shall bind said board to pay out any sum of money in excess of the amount provided for said purpose. (L. '09, p. 250, § 20; Rem. & Bal., § 4356.) 45. To employ architects The board provided for in this chapter shall have power in their discretion to employ skilled architects and superintendents to prepare plans and specifications, and to supervise the construction of any of the buildings provided for in this chapter, and to fix the compensation for such services subject to the provisions and restrictions of this act. (L. '09, p. 250, § 21; Rem. & Bal., § 4357.) 46. State Auditor to issue warrants Whenever there shall be any money in the hands of the State Treasurer to the credit of any of the specific funds set apart for that institution created by this chapter, deemed sufficient by the board to commence the erection of any of the necessary buildings or improvements, or to pay the necessary running or other expenses of said institution, and any proper indebtedness has been incurred, the State Auditor upon receipt of properly audited vouchers shall, and it is hereby made his duty to draw his warrants for the payment thereof upon the State Treasurer against the specific fund belonging to said institution in such sum, not exceeding the amount on hand in such specific fund at such time, provided proper appropriations have been made therefor. (L. '09, p. 251, § 22; Rem. & Bal., § 4358.) 47. CHAPTER 3-STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS Establishment and corporate title The State Normal School at Cheney, the State Normal School at Bellingham, the State Normal School at Ellensburg, and such other state normal schools as may hereafter be established, shall each be under the management and control of a board of three trustees, to be known as "Board of Trustees of the State Normal School at Said trustees shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate. (L. '09, p. 251, § 1; Rem. & Bal., § 4360.) See, infra, §§ 543, 550, Code Pub. Ins., normal school funds. 48. Trustees-Appointment-Term of office All trustees of the state normal schools serving at the time of the passage of this act shall continue to hold their respective offices as such trustees for the full term for which they were appointed; and thereafter all trustees shall be appointed for six years, except in cases of appointments to fill vacancies, in which cases the appointment shall be made for the unexpired term of the trustee whose office has become vacant. In case of the establishment of any additional state normal schools, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, the Governor shall appoint one trustee for two years, one for four years and one for six years. (L. '09, p. 251, § 2; Rem. & Bal., § 4361.) 49. Officers-By-laws-Quorum Each board of normal school trustees shall elect one of its members chairman, and it shall elect a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board. Each board shall have power to adopt by-laws for its government and for the government of the school, which by-laws shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and to prescribe the duties of its officers, committees and employes. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. (L. '09, p. 252, § 3; Rem. & Bal., § 4362.) 50. Trustees-Their powers and duties Each board of normal school trustees shall have power, and it shall be its duty: First. To elect a principal and such other teachers, assistants and employes as the necessities of the school may require for a period not exceeding four years. Second. For good and lawful reasons to discharge any or all such teachers and employes. Third. To adopt the necessary text books, and to provide books of reference for the use of students and teachers, and to provide for the proper care of the same. Fourth. To have charge of the erection of all buildings pertaining to the school, unless otherwise expressly provided, and to have the care and management of all buildings and other property belonging to the school. Fifth. To audit all accounts against the school, and to certify all bills, which may be allowed, to the State Auditor, who shall draw warrants on the State Treasurer for such amounts as he shall find to have been properly or legally allowed. Sixth. To purchase all supplies for the use of the school, to provide a library suited to its wants, to provide for lectures on subjects pertaining to education and the art or science of teaching, and to do such other things not forbidden by law as may become necessary for the good of the school. (L. '09, p. 252, § 4; Rem. & Bal., §4363. The trustees of a state normal school have power to place insurance on buildings.-Lyle. 51. Boarding houses Each board of normal school trustees shall have power to establish and maintain a boarding house or houses for the accommodation of students, to employ a matron and such other assistance as may become necessary to conduct the same, to make such rules for its government and management as they may deem necessary, and to charge such rates for board and entertainment as will make such boarding house or houses selfsustaining. (L. '09, p. 252, § 5; Rem. & Bal., § 4364. 52. Meetings of board Each board of normal school trustees shall hold two regular or stated meetings each year, at such times as may be provided in its by-laws, and such special meetings shall be held as may be deemed necessary, whenever called by the chairman or by a majority of the board. (L. '09, p. 253, § 6; Rem. & Bal., § 4365.) 53. Duties of the principal The principal each state normal school shall have a general supervision of the school, shall see that all laws and rules of the board of trustees are observed by teachers and students, that the course or courses of study prescribed are faithfully pursued, shall assign students to their proper classes or grades, and unless otherwise specially provided, he shall designate the work to be performed by each teacher. He shall, at the close of each school year, make a detailed annual report to the board of trustees, containing a classified catalogue of all students that have been enrolled during the year, and such other information as he may deem advisable or as the board may require, and it shall be his duty to superintend the printing of the same. It shall also be his duty, when required by the board of trustees, to attend county institutes and other educational gatherings, and to lecture upon educational topics that are calculated to enhance the interests of popular education or of his school. The board of trustees shall audit and allow all his necessary expenses incurred in traveling. (L. '09, p. 253, § 7; Rem. & Bal., § 4366.) |