There shall be a Department of Highways headed by a Highway
Superintendent who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure
of the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the Legislature.
He or she shall be appointed on the basis of his or her education,
professional experience and his or her qualifications for the duties
of the office.
The Superintendent shall exercise the powers and duties provided
for by this Charter and applicable law and he or she shall perform
such other and related duties required by the County Executive.