FY 25 Harford County Government Proposed Operating Budget

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

ORIGIN / PURPOSE: Under Harford County's Charter, Article III, Sections 302 and 303, a County Executive shall be nominated and elected by the qualified voters of the entire County, and be vested all executive power in Harford County by the Constitution and laws of Maryland and the County Charter. The County Executive's duties include, but are not limited to: preparing and submitting to the Council the annual County budget; preparing and submitting to the Council and the public, within four months after the close of the fscal year, an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the County government, including a detailed fnancial statement; providing the Council with any information concerning the Executive Branch which the Council may require for the exercise of its powers; recommending to the Council such measures for legislative action as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the County; insuring that County funds in excess of those required for immediate needs are invested in the best interests of the County; signing or causing to be signed on the County's behalf all deeds, contracts, and other instruments; and seeing that the afairs of the Executive Branch are properly and efciently administered, and that employees of the Executive Branch faithfully perform their duties. The County Executive serves for a four year term, with a two consecutive term limit, shall have been a resident and a qualifed voter of the County for at least fve years immediately preceding election; and at the time of election shall be at least 25 years old. 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 Ofce of Executive Staf was created by Executive Order 23-05. The Ofce is responsible for the coordination of county boards, agencies, and organizations regarding application of governmental policies, laws and programs. The Ofce shall review proposed state legislation and present the County Executive's postition on legislation presented in the General Assembly. It shall be responsible for the coordination and oversight of major county initiatives as assigned by the County Executive and shall conduct research, analyze and interpret information, issues, proposals, and problems to ensure that appropriate and complete information is provided to the County Executive for decision making and informational purposes.

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