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The Ulster County Executive is responsible for the proper administration of all County affairs. The County Executive is elected to a 4-year term.  As the chief executive, some of the County Executive’s authority includes:

Serving as the chief budgetary officer of the County, and as such, preparing and submitting the annual budget, capital program, and accompanying message;
Appointing all department heads and other officers and employees;
Supervising and directing every executive department of County government;
Conducting collective bargaining negotiations with the legally designated bargaining agents of the county employees;
Approving or vetoing in writing every proposed local law, and the appropriate resolutions.