There shall be a District Attorney who
shall be elected by the County at large at a general election, for
a term of office in accordance with law, commencing on the first day
of January immediately following his or her election. The District
Attorney shall, at the time of his or her election and at all times
during his or her term of office, be a qualified elector of the County,
fully admitted to the practice of law in this state, and devote his
or her full working time to the duties of the office.
The District Attorney shall have the
power to appoint Assistant District Attorneys as may be authorized
by the County Legislature. All Assistant District Attorneys shall
serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.