Primary elections. SEC. 2. Section thirteen hundred and fifty-seven of said Code is amended to read as follows: Section Thirteen Hundred and Fifty-seven. Any committee or body authorized by the rules or customs of a voluntary political association or organization, to call elections of or for such association or organization, for any purpose, may, by resolution adopted at the time of making the call, elect to have such elections conducted in accordance with the rules prescribed in sections ten hundred and eighty-three, ten hundred and eighty-four, eleven hundred and fortyfour, eleven hundred and forty-five, eleven hundred and forty-six, eleven hundred and forty-seven, eleven hundred and forty-eight, eleven hundred and sixtytwo, eleven hundred and sixty-three, eleven hundred and sixty-four, eleven hundred and seventy-four, eleven hundred and seventy-five, eleven hundred and ninetytwo, eleven hundred and ninety-three, eleven hundred and ninety-four, eleven hundred and ninety-five, eleven hundred and ninety-six, eleven hundred and ninetynine, twelve hundred, twelve hundred and one, twelve hundred and two, twelve hundred and three, twelve hundred and twenty-four, twelve hundred and twentyseven, twelve hundred and twenty-nine, twelve hundred and thirty, twelve hundred and thirty-one, twelve hundred and thirty-two, twelve hundred and thirtythree, twelve hundred and thirty-four, twelve hundred and thirty-five, twelve hundred and thirty-six, twelve hundred and thirty-seven, twelve hundred and thirtyeight, twelve hundred and thirty-nine, twelve hundred and forty, twelve hundred and forty-one, twelve hundred and forty-two, twelve hundred and fifty-two, twelve hundred and fifty-three, twelve hundred and fifty-four, twelve hundred and fifty-five, twelve hundred and fifty-six, twelve hundred and fifty-seven, twelve hundred and fifty-eight, twelve hundred and fifty-nine, and twelve hundred and sixty. SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect on the first Monday in July, eighteen hundred and seventy-four. [Chap. 456.] AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS, AND TO RE- [Approved March 30th, 1874.] The People of the State of California, represented in SECTION 1. Section one thousand four hundred and eighty-nine of an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Political Code," approved March the twelfth, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, is hereby amended to read as follows: Normal Section One Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty- State nine. The powers and duties of the Board of Trus- School tees are as follows: First-To prescribe rules for their own government, and for the government of the school. Second-To prescribe rules for the reports of officers and teachers of the school, and for visiting other schools and institutes. Third-To prescribe the course of study, and the time and standard of graduation. Fourth-To prescribe the text books, apparatus, and furniture, and provide the same, together with all stationery, for the use of the pupils. Fifth-To establish and maintain training or model schools, and require the pupils of the Normal School to teach and instruct classes therein. Sixth-To elect a Principal and other necessary teachers, fix their salaries and prescribe their duties. Board. Same. Qualifica tions for Seventh-To issue diplomas of graduation upon the recommendation of the Faculty of the school. Eighth-To control and expend all moneys appropriated for the support and maintenance of the school, and all money received for tuition, or from donations. In no event shall any moneys appropriated for the support of the school, or received from tuition or donations, be paid or used for compensation or traveling expenses of the Trustees of the school. Ninth-To keep a record of their proceedings. Tenth-To keep open to public inspection an account of receipts and expenditures. Eleventh-To annually report to the Governor a statement of all their transactions, and of all matters pertaining to the school. Twelfth-To transmit with such report a copy of the principal teacher's annual report. Thirteenth-To revoke any diploma by them granted, on receiving satisfactory evidence that the holder thereof is addicted to drunkenness, is guilty of gross immorality, or is reputably dishonest in his dealings; provided, that such person shall have at least thirty days previous notice of such contemplated action, and shall, if he asks it, be heard in his own defense. SEC. 2. Section one thousand four hundred and admission. ninety-four of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Section One Thousand Four Hundred and Ninetyfour. Every person admitted as a pupil to the Normal School course must be: First Of good moral character. Second-Of sixteen years of age. Third-Of that class of persons who, if of a proper age, would be admitted in the public schools of this State without restriction. SEC. 3. Section one thousand four hundred and Pupils from ninety-six of said Act is hereby amended so as to States. read as follows: Section One Thousand Four Hundred and Ninetysix. Persons resident of another State may be admitted upon letters of recommendation from the Governor or Superintendent of Schools thereof. SEC. 4. Section one thousand four hundred and ninety-seven of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: other tions of Section One Thousand Four Hundred and Ninety- Declaraseven. Every person making application for admis- pupils. sion as a pupil to the Normal School, must, at the time of making such application, file with the Principal of the school a declaration that he enters the school to fit himself for teaching, and that it is his intention to engage in teaching in the public schools of this State, or in the State or Territory where the applicant resides. SEC. 5. Section one thousand five hundred and three of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: and Section One Thousand Five Hundred and Three. Diplomas Upon the recommendation of the Faculty of the certificates. school, the Board of Trustees may issue to those who worthily complete the full course of study and training prescribed, a diploma of graduation. To the persons receiving this diploma, the State Board of Examination shall grant a first grade State certificate. In like manner, they shall issue to those who worthily complete the past graduate course, a professional diploma. To the persons receiving this diploma, the State Board of Examination shall grant an educational diploma; and they may, at their discretion, issue an elementary diploma to those who worthily Secretary of Board. Duties of Orders for moneys. complete such part of the course of study and training as may be prescribed. To the persons receiving this diploma, the State Board of Education shall grant a second grade State certificate. SEC. 6. Section one thousand five hundred and four of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Section One Thousand Five Hundred and Four. The Board of Trustees shall have power to appoint a Secretary, who shall receive no compensation. A full record of all the proceedings of the Board of Trustees shall be kept at the school, and shall be open to public inspection. SEC. 7. Section one thousand five hundred and five of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Section One Thousand Five Hundred and Five. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must visit the school from time to time, inquire into its condition and management, enforce the rules and regulations made by the Board, require such reports as he deems proper from the teachers of the school, and exercise a general supervision over the same. SEC. 8. Section one thousand five hundred and seven of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Section One Thousand Five Hundred and Seven. All orders upon the Controller of State by the Board of Trustees, must be signed by the President of the Board, and countersigned by the Secretary. Upon presentation of the order aforesaid, signed and countersigned as aforesaid, the Controller of State must draw his warrant on the State Treasurer in favor of the Board of Trustees for the moneys, or any part thereof, appropriated and set apart for the support of |