A. 
Pursuant to the authority of the Annotated Code of Maryland [formerly Article 1A, § 7-701(e)], there shall be a Department of Aviation under the immediate direction of an Airport Manager who shall perform such duties and conduct such work as the County Executive may require.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the Department to operate the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local law.
The Airport Manager shall be appointed by the County Executive, with the approval of the County Council. The Airport Manager will function as a department head within the County organizational structure and report to the Director of Administration. The Airport Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the airport.