The Chief Administrative Officer shall be appointed solely on the basis of the individual's integrity, managerial ability, technical knowledge, qualities of leadership, professional attitude and of the individual's executive and administrative qualifications for the performance of the duties of the office as hereinafter set forth. The individual shall have had, prior to appointment, a Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration from an accredited college or university and at least five years' experience as an executive either in public administration or private business, or both; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Chief Administrative Officer shall also be thoroughly familiar with modern budget and accounting methods. At the time of appointment, the individual may, but need not be, a resident of Anne Arundel County or of the State of Maryland; but during the tenure of office, the Chief Administrative Officer shall at all times reside within the County. The Chief Administrative Officer shall devote full time to the duties of the office. The salary of the Chief Administrative Officer shall be fixed by an executive pay plan as provided in Section 508 of this Charter.
(Bill No. 77-82; Res. No. 39-88)