The person serving as County Treasurer immediately
prior to the time this Charter takes effect shall serve as Commissioner
of Finance until the end of December 31, 2009, at which time the elected
office of County Treasurer shall be abolished, and after which the
Commissioner of Finance shall be appointed as provided herein.
The Commissioner of Finance, subject to approval
by the County Executive, shall designate in writing, and in order
of succession, the deputies and/or assistants who shall be Acting
Commissioner of Finance in the event of his or her absence from the
County or inability to perform and exercise the powers and duties
of his or her office. That designation shall be filed with the County
Clerk and the Clerk of the County Legislature and may be revoked at
any time by the Commissioner filing an approved new written designation
and order of succession. The Acting Commissioner of Finance shall
have all the powers and perform all the duties of the Commissioner.