§ 3.06. County departments and other entities.

A.

The Mayor, subject to approval by resolution of the Commission, may create or abolish major departments of County Government with each department having a Department Director. The Department Directors of the County shall be appointed by the Mayor, shall be subject to dismissal by the Mayor without cause, and shall be residents of Knox County at the time they assume the duties of their office and at all other times while serving the County in such capacity.

B.

The duties, powers and functions of the departments of the County Government shall be generally as set by ordinance, and their jurisdiction shall extend throughout the County Government.

C.

The Mayor, subject to approval or ratification by resolution of the Commission, may create and establish, or cause the creation and establishment of, nonprofit corporations or authorities in accordance with general law to act for or on behalf of the County alone or in conjunction with one or more municipalities, counties, other governmental units, public corporations, or combination thereof, for public, civic or charitable purposes. Any such corporation shall have all the powers and privileges provided by general law unless restricted by its corporate charter. No County funds shall be appropriated, contributed or loaned to any such corporation nor shall the County enter into any contract with such corporation without the prior approval of the Commission by resolution.

(Ref. of 8-5-04)