§ 2-52. Powers and duties.

The county administrator shall be responsible for the administration of all departments responsible to the board of county commissioners and for the proper administration of all affairs as directed by the board. To that end, the administrator may, by way of enumeration and not by way of limitation, have the following specific powers and duties to:

(1)

Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the board of county commissioners and to enforce all orders, resolutions, ordinances and regulations of the board to ensure that they are faithfully executed. The county administrator shall not take action based on the directive of any individual commissioner.

(2)

Report to the board on action taken pursuant to any directive or policy within the time set by the board and provide an annual report to the board on the state of the county, the work of the previous year and any recommendations as to actions or programs he deems necessary for the improvement of the county and the welfare of its residents.

(3)

Provide the board, or individual members thereof, upon request, with data or information concerning county government and to provide advice and recommendations on county government operations to the board.

(4)

Prepare and submit to the board for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget, a capital budget and a capital program by July 15.

(5)

Establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all county departments, offices and agencies in connection with the budget, and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary process.

(6)

Prepare and submit to the board, after the end of each fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the county for the preceding year and submit his recommendations.

(7)

Supervise the care and custody of all county property.

(8)

Organize the work of county departments subject to an administrative plan developed by the administrator and adopted by the board and review the departments, administration and operation of the county and make recommendations pertaining thereto for reorganization by the board.

(9)

Select, employ and supervise all county personnel, and fill all vacancies, positions or employment under the jurisdiction of the board; provided, however, the employment of all department heads shall require confirmation by the board.

(10)

Suspend, discharge or remove any employee under the jurisdiction of the administrator, pursuant to procedures adopted by the civil service board, where applicable.

(11)

See that all terms and conditions in all leases, contracts and agreements are performed and notify the board of any noted violation thereof.

(12)

Order, upon advising the board, any agency under his jurisdiction to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the county government to do so.

(13)

Negotiate leases, contracts and other agreements, including consultant services, for the county subject to approval of the board, and make recommendations concerning the nature and location of county improvements.

(14)

Attend all meetings of the board and participate in the discussion of any matter.

(15)

Annually present to the board a report on the administration of the county, which shall include an organizational chart.

(16)

Perform such other duties as may be required of him by the board.

(Ord. No. 89-13, § 3, 5-11-89)

State law reference

Powers and duties of county administrator, F.S. § 125.74.