A. 
The County Manager shall appoint, with the approval of the County Legislative, to serve at his/her pleasure a Deputy County Manager, subject to appropriations. Where an existing Commissioner is selected, the duties described in this section shall be in addition to the positions held by such individual. Additionally, the County Legislature shall fix the salary. The Deputy County Manager shall be responsible for all executive functions in the absence of the County Manager due to vacation, illness or emergency, or any other reason, expressly written by the County Manager, unless the County Manager has either limited said authority in writing, or has designated another senior management staff member as the Acting County Manager in accordance with § C3.07 of the County Charter.
B. 
The Deputy County Manager shall assist the County Manager, and shall have all the powers and duties conferred upon him by the County Manager, as more fully described in the relevant job description for the Deputy County Manager. Where an existing Commissioner is appointed by the County Manager as the Deputy County Manager, the job description shall reflect the powers and duties of the Deputy County Manager, and the division that the Deputy County Manager serves as Commissioner.
There shall be a Division of Management and Budget headed by a Commissioner of Management and Budget who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Management and Budget shall be chosen on the basis of his/her education and experience, his/her knowledge of governmental administration, including experience in accounting and finance, and his/her executive and administrative experience. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature. The powers and duties of the Commissioner of Management and Budget shall be all the powers and duties assigned to the departments of the division as follows, except to the extent the County Treasurer, the County Auditor and the Office of Audit and Control shall report to the Commissioner for administrative purposes only.
A. 
County treasurer. For administrative purposes only, the County Treasurer shall be part of the Division of Management and Budget. The Treasurer shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by the Charter and the laws of New York State.
B. 
Department of Management and Budget. There shall be a Department of Management and Budget within the Division of Management and Budget, which shall be headed by the Commissioner of Management and Budget. The Department shall include, but is not limited to, County fiscal personnel with job functions pertaining to receivables, performance management, performance measures, and budget forecasting, except as provided by the Charter and the laws of New York State. The Department of Management and Budget shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Develop and maintain proper internal controls for all fiscal procedures and policies adopted by the County Legislature.
(2) 
Prepare federal, state and other claims for reimbursement.
(3) 
Formulate and implement the capital plan and capital projects.
(4) 
Perform analyses of budget performance.
(5) 
Perform budget forecasting.
(6) 
Employee position control, numbering, and budgeting.
C. 
Payroll office shall be headed by the Budget Director who shall be appointed by the County Manager. Payroll office shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
All payroll functions of the County, including withholding tax, pension contributions, retirement reporting, employer taxes, garnishments or other court orders associated with payroll based on union and nonunion contracts, federal and state laws.
(2) 
Federal and state bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
(3) 
Maintain and manage County-wide time-keeping and scheduling systems ensuring compliance with union and nonunion contracts, federal and state laws. This includes support and training of County employees.
(4) 
Maintain and manage County-wide payroll software systems. Ensure coordination and compliance with union and nonunion contracts, federal and state laws and provide training and support to County employees.
D. 
Department of purchasing and central services. There shall be a Department of Purchasing and Central Services within the Division of Management and Budget which shall be headed by a Director of Purchasing and Central Services, who shall be appointed by and report to the County Manager. The Department shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Establish and maintain purchasing procedures in accordance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
(2) 
Engage in the purchasing of equipment and supplies, the provision of centralized office operational services and the purchasing of services for facilities owned or leased by the County.
E. 
County Auditor and Office of Audit and Control. For administrative purposes only, the County Auditor and the Office of Audit and Control shall be part of the Division of Management and Budget.
F. 
Sullivan County Community College. (See §§ A5-8 and A5-9.)
G. 
Cornell cooperative extension services.
H. 
County clerk. For administrative purposes only, the County Clerk shall be part of the Division of Management and Budget. The Clerk shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by the Charter and the laws of New York State.
I. 
Board of elections. For administrative purposes, the Board of Elections shall be part of the Division of Management and Budget. The Election Commissioners shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by New York State law.
There shall be a Division of Public Works headed by a Commissioner of Public Works who shall be appointed by the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. Anything in Highway Law § 100 to the contrary notwithstanding, the Commissioner of Public Works shall serve at the pleasure of the County Manager. The Commissioner of Public Works shall be chosen on the basis of his/her knowledge of governmental administration, including experience in bridge and highway construction and maintenance, infrastructure management and his/her executive and administrative experience. The Commissioner shall appoint an Executive Secretary (confidential secretary) within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Public Works may also serve as the Commissioner of Solid Waste Management when so appointed by the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Public Works shall:
A. 
Be responsible for the construction, maintenance, supervision, repair, alteration, demolition and custodial care of County buildings, highways, bridges, parking fields, drives and related facilities, preserves, walks and other facilities in the nature of public works within County jurisdiction or where contractually or otherwise appropriate and lawful, including the establishment and maintenance of a property management system, in conjunction with the County Manager, County Auditor, and the Commissioner of the Division of Management and Budget.
B. 
Possess such powers and duties with respect to drainage, flood control, watersheds, sanitation, sewerage and water supply as may be prescribed by local law.
C. 
Have all the powers and perform all the duties conferred or imposed by law upon a Commissioner of Public Works and perform such other and related duties required by the County Legislature.
D. 
Have the additional powers of the departments and units of the Division of Public Works set forth in § A7-4 hereof.
E. 
Be responsible for the formulation and implementation of a program for the collection and sanitary disposal of solid waste in the County of Sullivan, including the possible integration of existing operations within the County, both public and private, with new and comprehensive County-wide facilities for accepting, hauling, processing, separating, selling and disposing of solid waste, as may be authorized by the County Legislature, supervise the operation of all such facilities, equipment and personnel, analyze the operation and make periodic reports of the same, together with recommendations to the Sullivan County Legislature, adopt, amend and modify rules and regulations for the use, operation and maintenance of such facilities and other than establishment of fines, penalties, costs and fees, which said rules shall be effective 30 days after the date the same shall be filed with the Clerk of the County Legislature.
A. 
Department of sullivan county International Airport. There shall be a Department of Sullivan County International Airport in the Division of Public Works of which the Commissioner of Public Works shall be the head. The Department shall perform all duties required for the administration and operation of the Sullivan County Airport. The Commissioner shall appoint an Airport Superintendent, with the approval of the County Manager, to coordinate airport operations, maintenance, planning, construction and all other duties required for airport administration and operation.
B. 
Department of engineering. There shall be a Department of Engineering in the Division of Public Works. The Department shall support and coordinate the planning of County roads and bridges. The Department shall be headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering Supervisor, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Works with the approval of the County Manager.
C. 
Department of facilities management and maintenance. There shall be a Department of Facilities Management and Maintenance in the Division of Public Works. The Department shall efficiently and economically repair and maintain County-owned buildings and their environment. The Department shall coordinate with the Office of Sustainable Energy, energy conservation, generation, and alternatives, relating to all County facilities. The Commissioner of the Division of Public Works shall oversee the building facilities of the County, to include maintenance and janitorial, space allocation, leases, facility planning and construction. The Commissioner shall use the personnel and such other resources of the Division of Public Works as may be required to perform these duties and such others as may be assigned by the County Manager.
D. 
Department of construction. There shall be a Department of Construction in the Division of Public Works. The Department shall maintain and construct County roads and bridges.
E. 
Department of motor pool, fleet and equipment maintenance. There shall be a Department of Motor Pool, Fleet and Equipment Maintenance in the Division of Public Works. The Department will strive to achieve the legislative goals as outlined in various policies such as the Fleet Policy and Benchmarking Policy as may be amended from time to time. The Department shall repair and maintain all County machinery and vehicles. The Commissioner shall oversee all vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the County, with the exception of vehicles assigned to the Office of the District Attorney and the Office of the County Sheriff. The Commissioner shall have the authority to assign all County-owned and -operated vehicles to a shared motor pool, to be coordinated by the Division of Public Works, with the exception of vehicles assigned to the Office of the District Attorney and the Office of the Sheriff. The Commissioner shall use the personnel and such other resources of the Division of Public Works as may be required to perform these duties and such other personnel as may be assigned by the County Manager. The Department shall coordinate with the County Manager regarding sustainable energy, energy conservation, generation, and alternatives, relating to the County fleet.
F. 
Department of weights and measures. There shall be a Department of Weights and Measures headed by a Sealer of Weights and Measures appointed by the Commissioner of Public Works, with the approval of the County Manager. The Director shall have all the powers and perform all the duties provided by law, including but not limited to inspecting and testing all weights, seals and measures of every kind in the County used for commercial purposes and the corrections of violations. The Department of Weights and Measures shall be subject to the legislative oversight of the Government Services Committee.
G. 
Department of solid waste management. There shall be a Department of Solid Waste Management. The Manager of the Department of Solid Waste Management, if he is not the Commissioner of Public Works, shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Works subject to the approval of the County Manager. The Manager of the Department of Solid Waste Management shall be chosen on the basis of his/her education and experience, his/her knowledge of governmental administration, including experience in solid waste management and/or related fields, and his/her executive and administrative experience. The Department of Solid Waste Management shall perform duties including but not limited to formulating, implementing and operating a program for the collection and sanitary disposal of solid waste in Sullivan County.
H. 
Environmental management; soil and water conservation district. There may be a Soil and Water Conservation District whose activities shall be directed by a Board of Directors composed of two Legislators, a representative from the Farm Bureau, a representative from the Grange and three members-at-large appointed by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Public Works serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member. It shall be responsible for carrying out a conservation planning and application program, including soil erosion control, flood prevention and preservation of natural resources and wildlife of the County.
The Commissioner of Public Works may appoint, with the approval of the County Manager, to serve at his/her pleasure a Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. Where existing management staff is selected, the duties described in this section shall be in addition to the positions held by such individual. Additionally, the County Manager shall approve the appointment of the Deputy Commissioner, and the County Legislature shall fix the salary. The Deputy Commissioner shall be responsible for all executive functions in the absence of the Commissioner due to vacation, illness or emergency, or any other reason.
There shall be a County Superintendent of Highways. The County Superintendent of Highways shall be appointed by the County Legislature for a term and with responsibilities, authority and obligations pursuant to Highway Law § 102. In the discretion of the County Manager, and subject to § A7-3 above, the Superintendent of Highways may also serve as the Commissioner of Public Works.
A. 
The Division of Health and Human Services shall perform the County's responsibilities under the Social Services Law of the State of New York and related federal, state and local programs and responsibilities, and shall perform the County's responsibilities under the Mental Hygiene Law of the State of New York and related programs, and shall perform the County's responsibilities under the New York State Public Health Law and related programs. The Division shall be headed by a Commissioner of Health and Human Services who shall be appointed by the County Manager, subject to approval by the County Legislature. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature.
(1) 
Department of social services. Within the Division of Health and Human Services, there shall be a County Department of Social Services, and may, at the discretion of the County Manager, be headed by a Commissioner of Social Services. The Department shall perform all of the Local District Social Services (LDSS) duties as set forth in Social Services Law. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services may be designated, in the discretion of the County Manager, as the County Commissioner of Social Services, in which event he shall have a term of office if and as required by New York State law. However, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall have the discretion and authority, subject to approval by the County Manager, to appoint a separate County Commissioner of Social Services who shall serve with a term if and as required by New York State law, in which event the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall not have such term. The County Commissioner of Social Services at the time of appointment and throughout the term of office must meet the qualifications prescribed by the Social Services Law of the State of New York.
(2) 
Department of community services. Within the Division of Health and Human Services there shall be a County Department of Community Services, which shall be headed by a director or appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, with the approval of the County Manager, who shall perform all the functions of the Department in regard to mental hygiene services and all the duties imposed upon a County Director of Community Services.
(3) 
Community services board. There shall be a Community Services Board as required by statute, which shall act in an advisory capacity only. Pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 41.05, Subdivision (c), all policymaking functions are vested in the Director of Community Services subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services.
(4) 
Department of public health. There shall be a Department of Public Health within the Division of Health and Human Services headed by a Director of Public Health, who shall qualify as the County's "local health officer" under the laws of the State of New York. There shall be a Deputy Director of Public Health appointed by the Director of Public Health and confirmed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. The Department shall perform all of the duties of a partial service local health department (LHD) as set forth in Public Health Law. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services may serve as the Director of Public Health. If the County Manager elects to appoint the same person to be the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Director of Public Health, the County Manager shall make the appointment subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. Otherwise, the Director of Public Health shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, subject to the approval of the County Manager. The powers and duties of the Director of Public Health shall include all the powers and duties assigned to the Department of Public Health by this Administrative Code and by the laws of the State of New York for a partial service local health department. The Director of Public Health shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(a) 
Responsible to the County Legislature, which shall be the Board of Health.
(b) 
Prepare and fulfill the requirements as documented in the Municipal Facilities Plan for the State Health Department, defined in Subpart 40-1, 1.
(c) 
Prevent epidemics and control communicable diseases, promote healthy behaviors, monitor the health status of the population, mobilize community action, respond to disasters, assure the quality, accessibility to and accountability of medical care, reach out to link high-risk and hard-to-reach people to needed services, and lead the development of sound health policy and planning.
(d) 
Supervise the general program of public health nursing as prescribed by state law.
(e) 
Supervise the management of the following services:
[1] 
Certified Home Health Agency Program.
[2] 
Long-Term Home Health Care Center.
[3] 
Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
[4] 
Early Intervention Program.
(5) 
Department of adult care center. There shall be a Department of Adult Care Center within the Division of Health and Human Services which shall be headed by an Administrator who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and with the approval of the County Manager. The Department of Adult Care Center shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(a) 
Responsible for the operation of the County Adult Care Center facility.
(b) 
Responsible for the operation of the medical model adult day-care program at the County Adult Care Center facility.
(c) 
Coordinate activities to assure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
(d) 
Coordination of contract services within the County Adult Care Center facility.
(6) 
Health services advisory board. There shall be a Health Services Advisory Board appointed by the County Legislature, which shall have such powers and duties as are required by state law.
(7) 
Professional Advisory Committee and Utilization Review Committee. As required by regulations of the State Commissioner of Health, there shall be a Professional Advisory Committee and a Utilization Review Committee for the Certified Home Health Care Program and the Long-Term Home Health Care Program.
(8) 
The Committee on Health and Human Services shall have legislative oversight of the following Departments of the Division Health and Human Services: Department of Community Services, Department of Social Services; Department of Public Health; Department of Adult Care Center; Health Services Advisory Board; and Professional Advisory Committee and Utilization Review Committee.
There shall be a Division of Public Safety headed by a Commissioner of Public Safety who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall be chosen on the basis of his/her education and experience, his/her knowledge of government administration, including experience in the administration of criminal justice programs, emergency management and his/her executive and administrative experience. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature.
A. 
Public defense. Within the Division of Public Safety, or by contract, the County Legislature shall provide for the representation of persons as required by Article 18B of the County Law.
B. 
County Sheriff. For administrative purposes only, the County Sheriff shall be part of the Division of Public Safety. The Sheriff shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by the laws of New York State.
C. 
District Attorney. For administrative purposes only, the District Attorney shall be part of the Division of Public Safety. The District Attorney shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by the laws of New York State.
D. 
County Coroners. For administrative purposes only, the County Coroners shall be part of the Division of Public Safety. The County Coroners shall retain all powers and duties as conferred by the laws of New York State.
E. 
County Fire Coordinator; County Fire Advisory Board. Within the Division of Public Safety there shall be a County Fire Coordinator who shall be appointed by the County Legislature. The County Fire Coordinator shall be responsible for administering County programs for fire training and mutual aid and acting as liaison among the County legislative body, The County Fire Coordinator may appoint such Deputy Fire Coordinators subject to appropriations of the County Legislature; the County Fire Advisory Board and firefighting forces. The County Fire Advisory Board shall consist of not less than 15 or more than 21 members, who shall be appointed by the County Legislature. At least one member of the County Advisory Board shall reside in each Town of Sullivan County. The County Fire Advisory Board shall have such powers as are conferred on it by statute. For administrative purposes only, the County Fire Advisory Board shall be part of the Division of Public Safety, and subject to the legislative oversight of the Committee on Public Safety of the County Legislature.
F. 
Office of Emergency Management; Director of Emergency Management. There shall be an Office of Emergency Management headed by a Director of Emergency Management who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Public Safety, subject to approval by the County Manager. The Director of Emergency Management shall be directly responsible to the Commissioner of Public Safety and the County Manager and shall have and exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties now and hereafter conferred or imposed by law, including responsibilities for damage assessment and situation/status evaluation imposed by Resolution 178 of 1987. The Director of Emergency Management shall be subject to the legislative oversight of the Committee on Public Safety of the County Legislature.
G. 
Department of Probation; Probation Director. Within the Division of Public Safety there shall be a Department of Probation headed by a Probation Director that reports directly to the Commissioner of Public Safety. There shall be a Deputy Director of Probation appointed by the Director of Probation and confirmed by the Commissioner of Public Safety. If the County Manager elects to appoint the same person to be the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Probation Director, the County Manager shall make the appointment subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Probation Director shall be appointed by the County Manager. The duties and qualifications of the Director of Probation shall be those conferred or imposed by law, and related duties assigned by the County Manager to provide adequate probation services to the County.
H. 
Animal welfare services. The County may obtain animal welfare services by contracting with a responsible third party or by providing such services internally. Such third-party contracts shall be approved by the County Legislature and supervised by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
I. 
Electrical Licensing Board. The Sullivan County Electrical Licensing Board shall be subject to the administrative oversight of the County Manager or designee.
J. 
Stop DWI Program, may be assigned to another department with the approval of the County Manager.
K. 
County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator; County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board. Within the Division of Public Safety there shall be a County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator who shall be appointed by the County Legislature. The County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator shall be responsible for administering County programs for EMS training and mutual aid and acting as liaison among the County legislative body, The EMS Coordinator may appoint such deputy EMS Coordinators subject to appropriations of the County Legislature, the County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board and EMS forces. The County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board shall consist of the Captain or his designee of each EMS unit located and operating within Sullivan County. The County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board shall have such powers as are conferred on it by statute, or by the County Legislature, by resolution, from time to time. The Committee on Public Safety of the County Legislature shall have oversight authority of the EMS Advisory Board.
L. 
E-911 Emergency Communication shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, supervision, repair and security of the E-911 telephone call-taking and dispatch system and of the E-911 control center, for establishing and implementing policies and procedures with respect to fire, police and emergency medical dispatch and for managing the necessary staff to carry out these functions.
[Amended 8-17-2023 by L.L. No. 1-2023]
There shall be a Division of Planning Community Development and Environmental Management headed by a Commissioner of Planning, Community Development and Environmental Management who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the Sullivan County Legislature on the basis of his/her education and experience and his/her knowledge of municipal planning and zoning. The Division of Planning, Community Development, and Environmental Management is responsible to prepare and update the County comprehensive and strategic planning documents and offer training and technical assistance on planning and zoning issues, including policy research and land use options that will protect and preserve the natural resources of the County of Sullivan. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature.
A. 
Planning Department. There shall be a Planning Department headed by the Planning Director who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Planning, Community Development and Environmental Management with the approval of the County Manager.
(1) 
The Planning Department shall assist the County and other municipalities within the County in the research and development of policies, regulations, programs and capital projects with respect to planning, zoning, land use, environmental protection, economic development, housing, and quality of life.
(2) 
The Planning Department shall perform state-mandated General Municipal Law land use reviews and provide technical assistance and training to municipalities on matters of planning and zoning, comprehensive plan development and implementation, and community design and development.
(3) 
The Planning Department shall develop open space and farmland preservation plans, including agricultural economic development.
(4) 
The Planning Department shall perform the statutory Agricultural districts functions including compliance with regulations of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Farmland Protection Board (for administrative purposes only).
(5) 
The Planning Department shall develop and implement plans for economic development, open space protection, watershed and water resource usage and protection, waterfront revitalization, agricultural and farmland protection, transportation, parks, recreation and trails, housing, climate change and resiliency, and other topics related to improving living conditions in the County and managing growth to achieve community goals.
B. 
Grants Administration Department. The Grants Administration Department shall be headed by the Grants Administration Supervisor, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Division of Planning with the approval of the County Manager. The Grants Administration Supervisor shall report to the Commissioner of the Division of Planning.
(1) 
The Department of Grants Administration shall be responsible for all coordination, facilitation, research and assistance to all County of Sullivan departments for grant opportunities.
(2) 
The Department of Grants Administration shall assist County departments in improving the administration and management of existing grant resources and shall be authorized to provide technical assistance to towns and villages of the County, as approved by the County Manager.
C. 
Office of Sustainable Energy. There shall be an Office of Sustainable Energy headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Planning who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Planning. The Deputy Commissioner shall report to the Commissioner of the Division of Planning.
(1) 
The Office of Sustainable Energy shall be responsible for review and management of sustainable policies in current county facilities and the development of capital projects to achieve energy and cost savings.
(2) 
The Office of Sustainable Energy shall provide technical assistance to County municipalities on the development and implementation of sustainability policies.
D. 
Department of Parks, Recreation and Beautification. There shall be a Department of Parks, Recreation and Beautification headed by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beautification who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Planning with the approval of the County Manager. The Director shall perform duties, including but not limited to, maintaining, developing, and promoting recreational facilities.
(1) 
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission. There may be a Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission whose members shall be appointed by the County Legislature to advise the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beautification regarding the development, maintenance and operation of County park and recreational facilities and programs.
E. 
County Historian. For administrative purposes only, the County Historian shall be part of the Division of Planning, Community Development, and Environmental Management.
There shall be a Division of Human Resources headed by a Commissioner of Human Resources who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commissioner of Human Resources shall be chosen on the basis of their education and experience, knowledge of government administration, including experience in the human resource management and administration, and executive and administrative experience. The powers and duties of the Commissioner of Human Resources shall be all the powers and duties assigned to the departments of the division as follows, except to the extent the Personnel Officer and the Office of Civil Service Administration shall report to the Commissioner for administrative purposes only. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature. The Human Resources Committee of the County Legislature shall have legislative oversight over the Division of Human Resources. With respect to the obligations set forth in § A3-3Q and R the Director of Risk Management and Insurance shall have direct access to the County Manager.
A. 
Department of Human Resources.
(1) 
County-wide Human Resource Management and Administration, including responsibility for planning, creating, implementing and directing all Sullivan County Human Resources policies, procedures, and employee training.
(2) 
Establish and maintain a centralized system of recruitment, and ensure compliance with equal opportunity programs of the County.
(3) 
Have oversight of the equal employment opportunity activities of the County.
(4) 
There shall be an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer within the Department of Human Resources who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Human Resources, with the approval of the County Manager. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall have such duties required to be performed by the County of Sullivan Affirmative Action Plan now or hereafter adopted and amended, and such other duties the Commissioner of Human Resources shall assign. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall report to the Commissioner of Human Resources with respect to all matters involving general administration of the Plan and to the County Manager with respect to all matters relating to evaluation of implementation and enforcement of the Plan, all complaints of discrimination and all recommendations for modification to the Plan. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Commissioner of Human Resources from acting as the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.
(5) 
Assist in labor negotiations.
B. 
Office of Civil Services Administration. There shall be an Office of Civil Services Administration within the Division of Human Resources which shall be headed by a Personnel Officer, who shall be recommended by the County Manager and appointed by the County Legislature for a six-year term as required by law. The Personnel Officer shall be chosen on the basis of their education and experience, knowledge of governmental administration and executive and administrative experience. The Personnel Officer shall retain all powers and duties necessarily conferred by the laws of New York State, and shall be limited to such authority, unless additional authority has been granted in writing by the County Manager, with the consent of the County Legislature. The Personnel Officer has full autonomy in regards to civil service functions.
(1) 
Administration of the civil service system for the County and all municipalities therein as prescribed by law.
(2) 
Assist in labor negotiations.
C. 
Human Rights Commission.
D. 
Risk Management and Insurance. Department of Risk Management and Insurance. There shall be a Department of Risk Management and Insurance within the Division of Human Resources which shall be headed by the Director of Risk Management and Insurance, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Management and Budget with the approval of the County Manager. The Department shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Administration of the Sullivan County Self-Insurance Plan, Employee Benefit Plans, and County's Loss Prevention Program, and the County's Disability Insurance Program.
(2) 
Protect the County from all reasonable risks of loss or damage, as directed by the County Manager.
A. 
Information Technology Services. There shall be a Division of Information Technology Services, which shall be headed by the County Chief Information Officer, who shall be appointed by the County Manager with the approval of the County Legislature. The Chief Information Officer shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature. The Management and Budget Committee of the County Legislature shall have legislative oversight over the Division of Information Technology Services. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature. Within the Division, there shall be a Department of Information Technology Services. The Department shall perform duties including but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Maintain County financial system equipment.
(2) 
Integration of outside software, selection and education of office automation functions and assist in selecting computers and software.
(3) 
Provide training of County personnel on applications installed on the County computer network.
(4) 
Provide adequate security and maintenance of electronic networks.
(5) 
Establish and implement procedures for continued operations should a physical disaster occur.
(6) 
Establish and maintain the telephone systems of the County.
(7) 
Establish and maintain information technology and productivity.
(8) 
Serve as Webmaster for the County website, and all County departments, and other agencies as determined by the County Manager.
There shall be a Division of Community Resources headed by the Commissioner of Community Resources who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager, subject to the confirmation by the Sullivan County Legislature on the basis of his/her education and experience and his/her knowledge of governmental administration and human services and administrative experience. The Commissioner shall appoint a confidential secretary within the office as may be appropriated by the County Legislature.
A. 
Department of Transportation. The mission of the Transportation Department is to provide demand-response, curb-to-curb, advanced reservation, and shared ride and public transit services for Sullivan County. The Department provides contracted services for veterans and seniors living in Sullivan County and public transit through Move Sullivan.
B. 
Department of Aging. There shall be a Department of Aging, which shall be known as the Office for the Aging, within the Division of Community Resources which shall be headed by a Director of Aging Services, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Community Resources, with the approval of the County Manager. The Department of Aging Services shall perform duties including but not limited to administering federal, state and local programs for the County's elderly and their families in order to improve their quality of life by providing choices that allow them to remain in their own homes and communities longer with independence and dignity, through meaningful volunteer opportunities, nutritious and well-balanced meals and coordinated human service transportation, or any other programs that may be necessary or appropriate. The Department of Aging shall perform the County's responsibilities under the Older Americans Act. Department of Youth Services. There shall be a Department of Youth Services within the Department for Aging, which shall be headed by a Manager of Youth Services, who shall be appointed by the Director of Aging Services, and with the approval of the County Manager. The Department of Youth Services shall perform duties including but not limited to administering federal, state and local youth programs in order to enhance the development of the children and youth of the County.
(1) 
Center for Workforce Development. There shall be a Center for Workforce Development as a department within the Division of Community Resources, which shall be headed by a Director of Workforce Development, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Community Resources, and with the approval of the County Manager. The Center for Workforce Development's duties shall include but not be limited to administration of federal, state and local employment programs. The Center provides direct services to unemployed, underemployed, career changers that includes career readiness, career planning and training, job placement. Veterans receive priority of service. The Center also supports the business community in their efforts to find and train a qualified workforce.