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2. Duties. The Chairman shall preside at meetings of the Commission and shall be recognized as head of the county government for service of process, ceremonial matters, and execution of contracts, deeds, and other documents. The Chairman shall have no administrative duties other than those necessary to accomplish these duties and any others as may be required by Florida law. 3. Absences. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman during the absence or disability of the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the remaining commissioners shall select a Chairman pro tempore. Section 101.03 Count Officers The Board shall employ a County Administrator, a County Attorney, and an Executive Aide to the Commission. These County Officers shall report directly to the Board. Section 101.04 County Officers; Compensation; Vacancy, Removal 1. Compensation. The compensation and other details of employment may be agreed to by contract between the Board and the County Officers. 2. Vacancy. A vacancy shall be considered to exist If a County Officer resigns, is removed from office, or is unable to continue in office by reason of death, Illness, or other cause. The Board shall declare when a vacancy exists. 3. Removal. A County officer may be removed by the Commission pursuant to the removal provisions of the contract of hire or if there is no contract or removal provision in the contract then the County Officer.may be. removed by the Commission with a minimum of sixty (60) days notice or immediately with a minimum of sixty (60) days severance pay. Section 101.05. The County Administrator 1. The County Administrator shall be qualified by education, professional public service, and administrative and managerial ability. The Administrator shall be responsible for the j administration of all departments 'of the County except Constitutional Officers and their employees, the County Attorney and staff, and the Executive Aide and staff. The Administrator shall also be responsible -for the proper administration of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the County. The administrator's authority and duty shall include, but not be limited to, the following powers and duties for areas under his jurisdiction: a. Formulate and initiate overall policies for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. b. Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the Board and enforce all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the Board in a fair, nondiscriminatory manner. pit. o, 35 EP' 1 8 1990