(1) The county executive is responsible for providing leadership and administrative direction to implement the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The county executive shall recommend an affirmative action plan for adoption by the county council. In addition, the county executive shall recommend necessary amendments to this chapter and changes in staff or funding needed to comply with the affirmative action plan.

(3) The county executive shall consider the progress of an executive department in meeting affirmative action goals a significant factor in evaluating the performance of the chief officer of that department. (Added by Ord. 87-084, Sept. 16, 1987).