Section 4-42-1 - County surveyor; election; qualifications.

4-42-1. County surveyor; election; qualifications.

The office of county surveyor is created in the several counties. No person is eligible to hold the office who is not a practical land surveyor actually engaged in the business. A county surveyor shall be elected for each county in the same manner that other county officers are elected and he shall hold his office for the term of two years and until his successor is elected and qualified. His term of office shall commence on January 1 succeeding his election.