County Manager Responsibilities
Only on ballots in Dorchester County
The question
Currently, the duties and responsibilities of the County Manager are specified in Section 405 of the County Charter.
What your vote means
A vote FOR
A vote in favor of the question amends the duties and responsibilities of the County Manager, as follows: clarifying when certain vacancies may be filled by the County Manager and when certain studies and investigations are performed by the County Manager; requiring the County Manager to attend all County Council meetings; providing for the appointment and function of an Assistant County Manager; clarifying that the County Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the County government; and establishing a process for the County Council when the County Manager position becomes vacant.
A vote AGAINST
A vote against the question will keep the duties and responsibilities of the County Manager as currently specified in the County Charter.
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