All executive power vested in Prince George's County by the Constitution and laws
of Maryland and this Charter shall be vested in the County Executive who shall be
the chief executive officer of the County and who shall faithfully execute the laws.
His powers, duties, and responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) preparing and submitting to the Council and the public, within six months after
the close of the fiscal year, an annual report on the activities and accomplishments
of the County government, including a detailed financial statement; (2) providing
the Council, or a committee thereof, with any information concerning the executive
branch which the Council may require for the exercise of its powers; (3) recommending
to the Council such measures for legislative action as he may deem to be in the best
interests of the County; (4) appointing the head of each agency of the executive branch,
subject to confirmation by the Council as required by Section 322 of this Charter, and removing the same at his discretion; (5) preparing an executive
pay plan which establishes the compensation of the Chief Administrative Officer and
the head of each agency of the executive branch, subject to the approval of the Council;
(6) appointing the members of all boards and commissions subject to confirmation by
the Council as required by Section 322 of this Charter, unless otherwise prescribed by law or this Charter; (7) insuring
that County funds in excess of those required for immediate needs are invested in
the best interests of the County; (8) signing or causing to be signed on the County's
behalf all deeds, contracts and other instruments, including those which, prior to
the adoption of this Charter, required the signature of the Chairman or any member
of the Board of County Commissioners, and affixing the County Seal thereto; (9) preparing
and submitting to the County Council semi-annual reports of certain exempt positions
consistent with Section 806 of this Charter; and (10) enforcing all laws in the County except as otherwise provided
for by State law or charters of municipalities located within the County.
