The County Executive shall be a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector of New Castle County, and shall have been a resident of New Castle County for at least 5 years immediately preceding his or her election. Removal from the County as a resident shall be construed as vacating the office of County Executive. The County Executive shall be no less than 27 years old when elected to the office of County Executive.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 11. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY COUNCIL
Subchapter II. County Executive
§ 1115. Absence or disability.
§ 1117. Performance of functions by contract.
§ 1119. Communications between County Executive and County Council.
§ 1120. Power to appoint Chief Administrative Officer and Department Directors.