The Council-Manager form of Government is a form of local government in which the county council appoints a professional public administrator to implement policies and direct the work of the county. York County residents approved the Council Manager form of Government by referendum in 1977.
Responsibilities
The Manager is hired by the York County Council to serve as the County's Chief Administrative Officer. Therefore, the Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of County Government; as well as, the following:
Directs and coordinates activities of York County Government
Executes policies, businesses, directives and legislative actions of Council
Informs Council of anticipated revenues, etc., including taxes, other governments and community groups
Prepares reports for Council on finances and administrative activities
Supervise the spending of County funds as directed by Council or in accordance with the approved County budget
Presents annual budget requests to Council for approval
Responds to requests for information or assistance from individuals
Works with York County's elected officials in reaching common goal