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What responsibility does the Secretary of State have in the management and leasing of Sixteenth Section Land?

April 26, 2017land leasing Management responsibility Secretary section sixteenth State

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What responsibility does the Secretary of State have in the management and leasing of Sixteenth Section Land?

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The Secretary of State exercises general supervision of the local school districts’ management of Sixteenth Section Land. Local School Districts are required to file copies of all leases which they grant on Sixteenth Section Land as well as reports concerning their management of the lands and income received from leasing and investment of funds. The Secretary of State monitors the local school districts to insure compliance with laws regulating the management of Sixteenth Section Land. The Secretary of State also provides legal assistance and training to the districts.