§ 4.02. —POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

(a)

The executive and administrative power of the City-County is vested in the Chief Executive.

(b)

The Chief Executive shall:

1.

be accountable for coordinating all community enrichment activities.

2.

be accountable for coordinating all Superfund activities, monitoring the funds, and shall interface with a Volunteer Citizen's Advisory Board.

3.

enforce ordinances, resolutions and laws;

4.

perform duties required by law, ordinance, resolution and this Charter;

5.

administer affairs of the local government;

6.

carry out policies established by the Council of Commissioners;

7.

recommend measures to the Council of Commissioners;

8.

report to the Council of Commissioners and the public on the affairs of the local government at regular meetings of the Council of Commissioners;

9.

execute bonds, notes, contracts and written obligations of the government, subject to the approval of the Council of Commissioners;

10.

report to the Council of Commissioners as the Council may require;

11.

attend meetings of the Council of Commissioners and may take part in discussion;

12.

execute the budget adopted by the Council of Commissioners;

13.

appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council of Commissioners, all members of boards, commissions and authorities; except, the Chief Executive may appoint without the advice and consent of the Council of Commissioners temporary advisory committees established by the Chief Executive;

14.

establish, for review by the Council of Commissioners, measurable goals and implementing timetable for the Butte-Silver Bow government that will enhance the public safety, community livability, environmental quality, transportation system, public infrastructure, economic development, recreation and other related objectives that will improve the health, safety, welfare and economy;

15.

prepare and publish annually in a local newspaper of paid general circulation, a summary of the preliminary budget for all major funds and comparisons with the preceding year budget. Included in the publication shall be the date of the required public hearing that will provide opportunity for public participation prior to budget approval by the Council of Commissioners.

(c)

The Chief Executive may appoint one administrative aide, qualified by training or experience, to assist in the supervision and operation of the local government; however, this section shall not affect the appointment of department heads which shall be done pursuant to Section 4.02 (d) of this Charter. Such administrative aide shall be answerable solely to the Chief Executive.

(d)

The Chief Executive:

1.

shall have the power to appoint when a vacancy exists and remove for just cause all non-elected departments heads with the advice and consent of the Council of Commissioners.

2.

shall have the power to hire and fire all other employees of the local government for just cause, with the exception of those employees hired by other elected officers, as provided by law.

3.

may, when a vacancy exists, appoint certain designated department heads to serve in their positions on a contract basis. The terms and conditions of said contracts will be negotiated by the Chief Executive with the individual involved. These contracts require approval by the Council of Commissioners. Those department heads so designated shall be established by ordinance. Early cancellation of all employment contracts must also be approved by the Council of Commissioners.

(e)

The Chief Executive may veto ordinances and resolutions subject to override by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) vote of the whole Council of Commissioners.

(f)

The Chief Executive shall prepare the budget in consultation with elected and appointed department heads and submit it to the Council of Commissioners for adoption.

(g)

The Chief Executive shall exercise control and supervision of all appointed departments and boards to the degree authorized by ordinance of the Council of Commissioners.

(h)

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Chief Executive to require the faithful execution of this Charter, ordinances, resolutions and laws by all elected and appointed officers.

(i)

The Chief Executive shall be responsible for coordinating policies of the Council of Commissioners with all elected and appointed department heads.

(Amendment adopted at referendum 11-7-2006)