[Adopted 4-28-2020 by L.L. No. 4-2020]
[Amended 12-14-2021 by L.L. No. 8-2021]
There is hereby established the Department of Buildings and Grounds. The Department of Buildings and Grounds shall have charge of the preservation and maintenance of all buildings and grounds, and facilities owned or leased by the County which are held, used and/or operated by the County for County purposes.
A. 
There is hereby established the position of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds shall have primary responsibility for fulfilling the charge of the Buildings and Grounds Department, as well as any additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the County Legislature.
B. 
In addition, the Superintendent shall have charge, supervision, and management of:
[Amended 12-14-2021 by L.L. No. 8-2021]
(1) 
All janitors, caretakers, custodians, building mechanics, and other employees responsible for the care and maintenance of County buildings and grounds;
(2) 
All employees involved with the design, construction, operating, maintenance and repair of all grounds, parking fields, drives and walks.
The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds shall be appointed, without term, by the Cayuga County Legislature in accordance with civil service law, rules and regulations and County policy, as the same may be amended from time to time.
Notwithstanding the appointive authority of the Cayuga County Legislature, the Legislature may, by resolution, delegate administrative authority and general oversight of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to a County Administrator or Deputy, the Chair of the Legislature, or the Chair of the Oversight Committee to which the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds shall report.