A. 
Appointment; term. There shall be Safety Department headed by a Safety Officer who shall be appointed by the County Executive based on his or her education, experience and qualifications to perform the duties of the office, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. He or she shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.
B. 
Powers and duties. The Safety Officer will assure through inspection, training and education that all County government operations and properties are maintained in a safe and healthful manner in accord with federal, state and County regulations and mandates. He or she shall have all the powers and perform all the duties now and hereafter conferred or imposed upon him or her by law, and perform other and related duties required by the County Executive and County Legislature.