§ 11. County manager.

(a)

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-5-22, there is created the office of county manager for White County. The county manager shall be the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the county government. The board shall fulfill the primary policy-making role of the county but the day-to-day executive role is assigned to the county manager.

(b)

The county manager shall have at least a bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field and at least five years experience as a city or county administrator or manager.

(c)

The county manager shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall receive such compensation and benefits as determined by the board. The board shall retain ultimate control over county operations, but the county manager is vested with executive authority subject to the board's oversight and authority.

(d)

The county manager's duties and responsibilities shall include, without limitation:

(1)

Supervision of the department managers and employees;

(2)

An advisory role in policy formulation and direct responsibility in policy implementation;

(3)

Enforcement of county ordinances, policies, regulations, resolutions, and rules;

(4)

Authority to appoint and remove department managers and employees; and

(5)

Performance of other duties assigned or delegated by the board.

(Act. No. 671, § 11, passed 5-13-08)