There shall be a Department of Economic Development under the direction
of the Director of Economic Development, who shall be appointed by
the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature,
and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. The Director of
Economic Development shall be appointed on the basis of his or her
professional training and experience and other qualifications for
the responsibilities of that office.
Powers and duties. The Director of Economic Development shall be
the chief administrative officer of the Department. Except as may
otherwise be provided in this Charter, he or she shall have all the
powers and perform all the duties now or hereafter conferred or imposed
by law upon him or her and shall perform such other related duties
as directed by the County Executive or as appropriated by the County
Legislature.