The Allegheny County executive will be elected to a four-year term at a salary of $90,000 a year. The position’s duties are as follows:
Enforces all county ordinances;
Represents the county in meetings with other elected officials and development organizations;
Approves or rejects county ordinances;
Is accountable for all departments except those under jurisdiction of another officer;
Prepares and submits fiscal plans;
Appoints the county manager (with consent of council);
Makes appointments to county authorities and agencies;
Negotiates and signs contracts;
Calls special meetings of council;
Makes an annual report to council and other reports as council may request. Source: League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh
