[Added 9-17-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019]
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Editor’s Note: Former Art. XVII, Real Property Tax Service Agency, was repealed 8-14-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012.
A. 
There shall be a Department of Economic Development under the direction of the Director of Economic Development, who shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature, and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. The Director of Economic Development shall be appointed on the basis of his or her professional training and experience and other qualifications for the responsibilities of that office.
B. 
Powers and duties. The Director of Economic Development shall be the chief administrative officer of the Department. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Charter, he or she shall have all the powers and perform all the duties now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law upon him or her and shall perform such other related duties as directed by the County Executive or as appropriated by the County Legislature.