There shall be a Sheriff 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 Sheriff 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 and shall devote his or her full working time
to the duties of the office.
The Sheriff shall have and exercise all powers and duties which
have been or may be conferred or imposed upon him or her by law and
perform such other and related duties required by the County Executive
or the Legislature.
Within ten days after entering upon the duties of the office,
the Sheriff shall appoint an Undersheriff to serve at the pleasure
of the Sheriff as provided by law.