As of January 5, 1997, the elective office of Coroner is abolished, and no election for such office shall be held at the 1996 general election in the County. Thereafter, all powers now or hereafter vested in and all duties now or hereafter imposed upon coroners by general law shall be exercised and carried out by the Medical Examiner, who shall be appointed by and serve under the direction, and at the pleasure of, the County Executive, subject to confirmation by County Council. The Medical Examiner shall also have such powers and duties not inconsistent with those provided by general law as shall be established by the County Executive.
(Added 11-7-95.)