During the temporary absence or disability of the County Executive, the Chief Administrative Officer shall act as County Executive and may sign contracts or other legal papers or instruments which the County Executive is authorized to sign. The County Executive shall designate, in writing, a head of a county department who shall act as County Executive during the temporary absence or disability of both the County Executive and the Chief Administrative Officer. The Acting County Executive may sign contracts or other legal papers or instruments which the County Executive is authorized to sign.
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.