[Amended 8-17-1993 by L.L. No. 27-1993]
A. There shall be a County Clerk, who shall be elected from the County
at large. His or her term of office shall be four years from and including
the first day of January next following his election.
B. No person shall serve as County Clerk for more than 12 consecutive
years.
[Amended 5-1-1990 by L.L. No. 18-1990]
A. The County Clerk shall appoint such deputies, officers and employees
of the Department as may be authorized by resolution of the County
Legislature or by law.
B. The County Clerk shall be responsible for operating and maintaining
a comprehensive system of records management and archival retention
of Suffolk County records.
C. Except where inconsistent with this Charter, the County Clerk shall
have and exercise all powers and duties now or hereafter conferred
or imposed by any applicable law, including the provisions of this
article.
[Added 4-23-1985 by L.L. No. 12-1985]
A. If the office of the County Clerk becomes vacant other than by expiration
of term, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term at the
first general election at which the vacancy may be filled.
B. Until the vacancy is filled by election as hereinabove provided,
the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a qualified person by
the County Executive with the approval of the County Legislature.