There shall be a District Attorney who
shall be elected by the County at large at a general election, for
a term of office in accordance with law, commencing on the first day
of January immediately following his or her election. The District
Attorney shall, at the time of his or her election and at all times
during his or her term of office, be a qualified elector of the County,
fully admitted to the practice of law in this state, and devote his
or her full working time to the duties of the office.
A.Â
The District Attorney shall have and exercise
all the powers and duties heretofore or hereafter lawfully granted
or imposed by the Charter, Administrative Code, local law or resolution
of the County Legislature or order or direction of the County Executive
not inconsistent with those powers and duties conferred upon his or
her office under the laws and Constitution of New York State.
B.Â
Reports. On or before March 1 of each year, the District
Attorney shall make an annual report to the County Legislature and
County Executive for the immediately preceding calendar year, covering
generally the work of the department. The District Attorney shall
make such other reports at such times as may be required by the County
Legislature, County Executive or any applicable law. Copies of all
reports shall be filed with the Clerk of the County Legislature and
the County Executive.
