1. Supervise all appointed executive departments established by this charter or created by the county council;

2. Execute and enforce all ordinances and state statutes within the county, subject to Section 3.120;

3. Present to the county council an annual statement of the governmental affairs of the county and any other report which the county executive may deem necessary;

4. Prepare and present to the county council a proposed budget and a budget message setting forth proposals for the county during the next fiscal year;

5. Prepare and present to the county council comprehensive plans including capital improvement plans for the present and future development of the county;

6. Veto any ordinance adopted by the county council except as otherwise provided in this charter;

7. Assign duties to appointed executive departments which are not specifically assigned by this charter or by ordinance;

8. Sign or cause to be signed, on behalf of the county, all claims, deeds, contracts, and other instruments;

9. Nominate members of all county boards and commissions;

10. Employ legal counsel as allowed by the laws of the state of Washington;

11. Conduct any and all collective bargaining on behalf of the county and county officers in accordance with guidelines set by the county council and as allowed by the laws of the state of Washington.