(1) (a) Within each county subject to this part, there is created the office of executive director of county fire civil service, who shall be appointed by the county executive. (b) The executive director shall: (i) be an individual with proven experience in personnel management; and (ii) be accountable to the county executive for the executive director's performance in office. (c) The position of executive director shall be a merit position under Chapter 75, General County Personnel Management, and shall be recruited and selected in the same manner as the holders of other career service merit positions, with the concurrence of the council. (2) An executive director shall: (a) exercise, on behalf of the county, executive or administrative duties regarding the management and administration of the County Fire Civil Service System, including the management and administration of examinations, classification of duties, preparation of hiring registers, recommendations regarding civil service regulations and policies, and other duties provided in this part; (b) classify individuals successfully passing examinations in the order of each individual's ascertained merit and prepare a list of the individuals; (c) make certification of classifications when required; (d) make, publish, and distribute necessary rules relative to examinations, classifications, and certifications as may be proper and desirable in the administration of this part; (e) establish and maintain records of employees in the County Fire Civil Service System setting forth as to each employee class, title, pay, status, and other relevant data; (f) make necessary and proper reports to the council, the fire chief, or the county executive; (g) apply and carry out this part and the policies and rules adopted under this part; and (h) perform other lawful acts that may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this part. (3) An executive director shall appoint the members of and act as chair to a County Fire Civil Service Advisory Committee which shall assist the executive director in making recommendations to the county executive regarding County Fire Civil Service System rules and policies. (4) A secretary of a council shall: (a) keep a record of all council meetings, work, and official acts; (b) have custody of the council's books and records; and (c) perform other service as required by the council. (5) Each executive director shall: (a) each December, make an annual report to the county executive and the county legislative body; and (b) make other reports as required by the county executive regarding the activities of the council and County Fire Civil Service System. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1
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