§ 3-14-103. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

(a)

Selection.

(1)

The Office shall be headed by an Executive Director, appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.

(2)

The County Executive shall conduct an open search process for the Executive Director to meet the qualifications required under subsection (c) of this section, and may use measures, such as regional or national recognized organizations or professional search firms, to review and select an Executive Director candidate for appointment.

(b)

Term.

(1)

(i)

The initial term of office of the Executive Director shall be five years.

(ii)

Each subsequent term shall be four years.

(2)

An Executive Director may not serve more than two full terms, not including any time served as Executive Director to complete an unexpired term, and shall be subject to appointment for a second term in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a)(1) of this Section.

(c)

Qualifications. The Executive Director shall be professionally qualified, by experience or education, in auditing, law, ethics, compliance, government operations, or financial management, and shall be selected solely on the basis of professional ability and personal integrity, without regard to political affiliation.

(d)

Removal.

(1)

The Executive Director may be removed by the County Executive before the expiration of the term for which the executive director was appointed only for cause, subject to the approval of the County Council by a vote of a majority plus one of the members of the County Council.

(2)

The cause of removal shall be stated in writing and a public hearing held on the removal.

( Bill No. 5-19 , § 1, 3-31-2019)