The executive branch of the Government shall be composed of
the Council in non-legislative session and the officers, agents and
employees of the Government who serve the local executive function.
The executive powers vested in the County by the Maryland Constitution,
the laws of Maryland, and this Charter shall be vested in the Council
which shall be the executive authority of the County.
The Council shall be responsible for proper and efficient administration
of the Government and shall ensure that acts, resolutions, ordinances
and laws pertaining to the County are duly executed and enforced.
The County Manager shall be a United States citizen and appointed
on the basis of education and professional experience in business
or government and executive and administrative affairs. The County
Manager need not be a resident of the County at the time of appointment,
but shall become a resident within six months after appointment. The
County Manager shall retain residency in the County for as long as
the person is employed as the County Manager.
Within the executive branch there shall be departments, agencies,
offices, or other bodies prescribed by this Charter or law.
By the year 2006 and at least every four years thereafter, the
Council shall have made an evaluation of the organization, functions,
powers, and duties of each department, agency, and office in the executive
branch of the Government. The evaluation shall address the efficiency
and effectiveness of programs, services, and administration.