ABSTRACT
The work of the superintendency has changed considerably since the beginning of this century. The early role of the superintendent was that of a single head of the school system, whose primary function was to plan and manage technical operations. The current role is that of administrator who must deal with the complex problems of the organization, at the same time meeting many diverse external needs of the community and dealing with societal pressures, not least those requiring the restructuring and reform of the education system per se. An increased press for accountability, competency testing, performance management and a plethora of new mandates has placed increasing and new demands on the already hard pressed executive.
