§ 2-2-23. Powers and duties.

(a)

By contract the board of county commissioners shall name the individual employed as county administrator, set out the conditions of said employment, and, by reference, specify which of the powers enumerated in this article and any implementing resolutions duly adopted by the board of county commissioners, the county administrator shall exercise. Said resolutions may provide that the county administrator shall:

(1)

Be responsible for the administration of any or all departments or offices responsible to the board of county commissioners and for the proper administration of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the board.

(2)

Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the board of county commissioners and enforce all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the board to assure that they are faithfully executed.

(3)

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 the county administrator deems necessary for the improvement of the county and the welfare of its residents.

(4)

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

(5)

Prepare and submit to the board of county commissioners for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget, a capital budget, and a capital program.

(6)

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.

(7)

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 recommendations.

(8)

Supervise the care and custody of all county property.

(9)

Recommend to the board a current position classification and pay plan for all positions in county service.

(10)

Develop, install, and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel, legal, and purchasing procedures.

(11)

Organize the work of county departments and offices, subject to an administrative code 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.

(12)

Select, employ and supervise any or all personnel and fill all vacancies, positions, or employment under the jurisdiction of the board, provided, however, the employment of all department and office heads shall require confirmation by the board of county commissioners which confirmation shall be required before any offer of employment is binding upon the county.

(13)

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

(14)

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.

(15)

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

(16)

Order, upon advising the board, any agency under his jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code 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.

(17)

Attend all meetings of the board with authority to participate in the discussion of any matter.

(18)

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

(b)

The county administrator is granted only those powers and duties which are administrative in nature and not delegated any governmental power imbued in the board of county commissioners pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1(e), of the Florida Constitution. To that end, all powers of the county administrator are to be construed as administrative in nature, and in any exercise of governmental power the county administrator shall only be performing the duty of advising the board of county commissioners in its role as the policy-setting governing body of the county.

(c)

The services, functions, operations and personnel of county government concerning which the county administrator has responsibility and authority by virtue of Part III of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, or any other applicable law, and resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, shall be divided among such offices, departments, divisions, and other governmental units as the county may from time-to-time designate and create.

(d)

The county administrator shall develop, maintain and periodically review the functions of the various offices, departments, divisions, and other governmental units; and shall appoint such assistant administrators, department directors and other managerial personnel as deemed appropriate for effective and efficient operations.

(e)

The appointment of any assistant or deputy administrator or department director shall, as required by Florida Statutes Section 125.74(1)(k), be subject to confirmation by the board of county commissioners, and such persons, along with all employees holding positions generally classified as deputy or assistant director, division manager, division chief, or trusted aide or assistant, regardless of exact position title, shall serve at the will and pleasure of the county administrator.

(Ord. No. 91-61, § 3, 6-4-91; Ord. No. 11-11, § 2, 1-11-11)