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Article 6: Executive Director  
Executive Director
SECTION 6.010. Executive Director -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Duties.

-- There shall be an Executive Director who shall be appointed by, and subject to removal by, the Board. He shall be a registered professional engineer and shall possess technical or specialized skill or knowledge in the field of engineering . He shall have had at least ten years' practical experience as an engineer, at least five years of which shall have been in a responsible administrative and executive capacity. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office. He shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the District and all subdistricts and shall be responsible to the Board for the proper administration of all affairs of the District and all subdistricts, and to that end he shall:

  1. Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of the District and all subdistricts, except as otherwise provided in this Plan, and except as he may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint subordinates in such department or office, subject to the personnel provisions of this Plan.
     

  2. Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the Board and be responsible for its administration after adoption.
     

  3. Prepare and submit to the Board, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the District and all subdistricts for the year.
     

  4. Keep the Board advised of the financial condition of the District and all subdistricts and make recommendations concerning their future needs.
     

  5. Attend all meetings of the Board and, in so far as possible, its committees, except when the Board may be considering his removal. He shall have the right to take part in discussions, but shall have no power to vote.
     

  6. Enforce all District ordinances and see that all contracts are faithfully performed.
     

  7. To advise, assist, and cooperate in fostering the interest of institutions of learning and civic, professional, and employee organizations in the improvement of personnel standards and conditions in the District.
     

  8. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Plan or required of him by the Board, not inconsistent with this Plan.