Harford County, Maryland FY 24 Proposed Operating Budget

ADMINISTRATION

ORIGIN/PURPOSE:

Under Harford County's Charter, Article III, Sections 310 and 312, the County Executive is charged with appointing a Director of Administration, subject to confirmation by the Council. The Director of Administration serves at the pleasure of the County Executive, performs administrative duties and exercises general supervision over the agencies of the Executive Branch as the County Executive directs. In the event of a temporary absence or disability of the County Executive, the Director of Administration shall perform the duties of the County Executive. The Director of Administration also serves as the County's budget officer, and is responsible for causing to be prepared and submitted to the County Executive for approval and submission to the Council all County budgets. The Director of Administration is also charged to study the organization, methods, and procedures of each agency of County government and submit to the County Executive periodic reports on their efficiency and economy. The Director of Administration is the County's Hearing Officer on appeals to the decisions of department heads on the application of County rules and regulations. The Administration provides support services to all County government departments and agencies. Included under Administration are the divisions of Director of Administration, Resource Management, and Budget and Management. Supervisors within each division report directly to the Director of Administration. MISSION STATEMENT: THE ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

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