§ 2.16.040. General administration.

The county executive officer shall:

A.

Administer and enforce policies established by the board of supervisors; promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement board policies, subject to prior approval by the board;

B.

Represent the board of supervisors in the county's intergovernmental relationships and activities in accordance with board policies and instructions; when directed, represent the board in dealing with individual or groups concerned with county affairs;

C.

Attend all meetings of the board of supervisors, except when excused;

D.

Review and exercise final placement authority on all items recommended for placement on any agenda of the board of supervisors excepting matters initiated by board of supervisors members. This shall include all agendas for which the board functions as the governing body. The county executive officer shall formulate agenda policies which insure adequate time for the review of requests without unnecessary delays;

E.

When necessary, exercise decision-making authority on matters requiring board of supervisors' approval and obtain board of supervisors' ratification of such approvals as soon as possible on a subsequent consent calendar;

F.

Propose necessary revisions of the board of supervisors' policy manual and code of administrative regulations in conjunction with the county counsel;

G.

Develop a program of regular review of county programs which could result in greater economy and efficiency in county government. Recommend to the board the creation, dissolution, merger or modification of organizational elements or work programs as deemed necessary for the efficient and economical operation of county government. Recommend to the board policies and procedures for the orderly conduct of the county's administrative affairs;

H.

Manage the county's legislative program. This shall include, but not be limited to:

1.

Preparation of a long-range legislative program for both state and federal legislation,

2.

Liaison with county legislators and state and federal officials,

3.

Supervision of any legislative representatives hired by the county,

4.

Coordination of departmental legislative issues;

I.

Recommend to the board employee relations policies and positions. Recommendations shall be made following consultation with the county personnel director;

J.

Establish and apply minimum qualifications for all appointed department heads;

K.

Appoint or dismiss appointive department heads, except county counsel, upon confirmation by the board of supervisors of such appointment or dismissal;

L.

Prepare multiyear plans for annual board approval. Such plans shall address the major responsibilities of county government, and shall include at least the following subject areas:

1.

Capital projects, including community infrastructure,

2.

Information management needs, including data processing,

3.

Financial issues, including the impact of community development,

4.

Legislative and intergovernmental strategy,

5.

Any other plans as deemed necessary by the county executive officer or as directed by the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 442.3 § 1(4), 1996)