This study has examined the practices of primary schools principal selection proceduresrnin Oromia Region. For this purpose a descriptive research method was employed andrnthree zones were selected as target study area using 10l/elY method Moreover, stratifiedrnrandom sampling technique was employed to select out samples of the study. The datarngathering instruments for this study was self-report questionnaire, interview andrndocument analysis check list. In such a manner data was collectedfrom307 teachers, 18rnsupervisors and 6 woreda education official. Primarily, four leading questions wererndesigned to be addressed in this study. Based on these leading questions, literature wasrnreviewed, questionnaires and an interview checklist were developed, pilot tested andrnadministered to teachers, CRC supervisors and Woreda educational officials. Asrnsupplementmy data source, pertinent document analysis was also conducted To analyzernand interpret the data obtained through different methods, more of descriptive statisticsrnand qualitative analysis were used Information obtained through the open-ended itemsrnand document analysis was qualitatively analyzed and interpreted based on the frequencyrnand recurrence of the information. The finding of the study showed that there seem to bernencouraging indicators of a favorable out look on the part of sample teachers andrnsupervisors to wards primary school principal selection. However, the study showed thatrnthe principal selection procedures were by and large a political appointment in mostrnschools. Thus, the study uncovered that electoral procedures were sparingly practiced,rnand the upper decision was given by political leaders in most areas. On the other hand,rnteachers stressed that the selection process suffers from openness. The criteria, andrntechnical assessment stated on the guideline were not implemented properly.rnFurthermore, they reported that the selection criteria currently being used wererninadequate to screen out appropriate school leaders. In general, based on the finding ofrnthe study, it has been concluded that the current school principal selection guideline wasrnnot implemented properly. On this basis, woreda education office involvement in primaryrnschool principals selection was not as indicated on the guideline. Based on the findingrnand the conclusions drawn, it was recommended that Woreda education officials shouldrnimplement the policy guideline properly.