A. The Director/Representative shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
B. The Director/Representative shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and may be removed from office by the Board at any time. The salary shall be determined by the Board of County Commissioners. The County shall bond the Director/Representative for a minimum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
C. The Director/Representative shall discharge all duties and administer all programs as the Commissioners may delegate to the Director/Representative. Such duties and administrative responsibilities shall be restricted to those State laws pertaining to welfare matters which are the responsibility of the County and can be lawfully delegated by the Board of County Commissioners to appointed or elected officials of the County.
D. The Director shall have the authority to:
1. Make decisions regarding dispositions of grants and funds budgeted for the County Department of Welfare;
2. Develop policy and procedures for the County Department of Welfare, subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
3. Make decisions and act in emergency situations without the prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners;
4. Employ staff members, determine salaries, and other expenses necessary for the proper functioning of the Department; with approval of the Board of County Commissioners. (Ord. 123 §4, 1992)