§ 2-20.4. General administration.

The chief administrative officer shall:

(a)

Administer and enforce policies established by the board of supervisors; promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement board policies.

(b)

Refer policy matters and other matters beyond his authority to resolve to the board of supervisors for determination, direction or authorization.

(c)

Represent the board of supervisors in the county's intergovernmental relationships in accordance with board policies and instructions; when directed, represent the board in dealing with individuals or groups concerned with county affairs.

(d)

Attend all meetings of the board of supervisors, except when excused; when directed, attend meetings of commissions and committees established by the board of supervisors.

(e)

Supervise preparation of the agenda; evaluate departmental and other requests prior to being submitted to the board, to determine if such requests should be submitted to the board, and make recommendations to the board on agenda items; propose necessary revisions of the county Code in conjunction with the county counsel; make weekly reports to the board on county matters.

(f)

Analyze proposed state and federal legislation and make recommendations to the board of supervisors for positions on proposed legislation; and review all department head requests involving legislative activities.

(g)

Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of, and execute contracts as authorized by the board of supervisors, subject to the limitations and procedures established by state law and those which have been authorized by the board through budget adoption; be responsible for the administration of all county contracts and their faithful performance.

(h)

Supervise the county's insurance programs and advise the board of supervisors of recommended charges.

(i)

In conjunction with the auditor-controller, maintain or supervise the maintenance of inventories of all the county's real and personal property, and undertake activities to prevent the misuse, loss, theft or damage of county property.

(j)

Conduct continuous research in administrative practices so as to bring about greater efficiency and economy in county government; develop and recommend to the board of supervisors' long-range plans to improve county operations and to prepare for future county growth and development.

(k)

Exercise control of county government in extreme emergencies when there is not sufficient opportunity for the board of supervisors to act.

(Ord. No. 2341, § 2, 3-15-83)