Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed in any way to limit or diminish the county's responsibility and authority to manage and direct on behalf of the citizens the operations and activities of county government to the full extent authorized or permitted by law. The responsibility and activity shall include but not be limited to:
(A) Direct the work of its employees;
(B) Establish policy;
(C) Hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign, and retain employees;
(D) Suspend or discharge its employees in accordance with applicable law;
(E) Maintain the efficiency of public operations;
(F) Relieve its employees from duties because of lack or work or other legitimate reason; and
(G) Take any action necessary to carry out the mission of the Department.
(Ord. 1199B, passed 1-18-2000)