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The County Executive, called the Mayor, is elected at large and for a four-year term in partisan elections.

The Mayor cannot occupy other elective public offices and is subject to all requirements and limitations applicable under state law and County ordinance.

The Mayor has no supervisory authority over the other 17 elected officials of the County.

The Mayor may appoint necessary merit exempt staff, as provided by law.

The Mayor may appoint a Chief Deputy to act in the Mayor´s stead during his or her absence or disability; the Deputy must be a County resident and be either a Department Director or Chief of Staff.

The Mayor´s authority includes:

• The direction and management of executive branch departments, including Public Works, Human Services, and Community and Support Services, but not including the executive activities of the independent elected officials.
• Carrying out and enforcing the programs and policies established by the Council.
• Enforcing the regulations, policies, and procedures of the County.
• Faithfully executing the laws and ordinances of the County.
• Assigning employees and work in the executive branch.
• Appointing persons to serve on commissions and boards, with advice and consent.
• Controlling County assets, funds, and property; preparing and presenting a budget to the Council.
• Reviewing County books, accounts, and funds necessary to the executive function.
• Negotiating and executing contracts.
• Considering and adopting long-range planning.
• Acting as intergovernmental relations liaison, exercising power of veto and line item veto, and attending and participating in Council meetings.