(A) The Chairperson Pro Tem and Chairperson shall have no powers or authority within the jurisdiction of the County Board, beyond those powers required by state statute, except as outlined in Madison County Ordinances or policy.
(B) The County Board Chairperson Pro Tem shall appoint the members of the standing and special committees established by Board resolution, with the approval of the Board. The Chairperson Pro Tem shall be an ex officio member of all Board committees. Committee assignments shall remain until the next County Board election and qualification of members, unless changed by action of the Chairperson Pro Tem of the County Board.
(C) The County Board Chairperson Pro Tem shall implement the decisions and policies of the Board. The County Board Chairperson Pro Tem shall appoint the County Administrator, department heads and other officials under the jurisdiction of the County Board, with approval of the Board.
(D) The County Board Chairperson shall appoint members of public boards, commissions and committees as are required by state statutes, but all such appointments must first be put before the Government Relations Committee for consideration and a recommendation prior to going before the entire Board. Then, these appointments shall be subject to approval by simple majority vote of the Board.
(E) The County Board Chairperson Pro Tem will work with the County Administrator and County Auditor to prepare a draft county budget for presentation to the Finance and Government Operations Committee for consideration and recommendation to the full Board. In preparing the draft budget, the County Board Chairperson Pro Tem may consult with other Board Committee Chairpersons, elected officeholders and department heads as the Chairperson Pro Tem determines to be appropriate and necessary. The draft budget shall be presented to the Finance and Government Operations Committee by September 15 of each year.
(F) The County Board Chairperson Pro Tem may delegate the County Administrator to fulfill any or all of the Chairperson Pro Tem’s duties or powers as outlined in Madison County policy or ordinance, but may withdraw this delegation at any time.
(Ord. 2005-01, passed 3-16-2005; Ord. 2022-03, passed 7-20-2022)