2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 122C-121. Area director.

§ 122C‑121.  Area director.

(a)       The area director is an employee of the area board and shall be appointed in accordance with G.S. 122C‑117(7). The area director is the administrative head of the area program.

(b)       The area board shall evaluate annually the area director for performance based on criteria established by the Secretary and the area board. In conducting the evaluation, the area board shall consider comments from the board of county commissioners.

(c)       In addition to the duties under G.S. 122C‑111, the area director shall:

(1)       Appoint and supervise area program staff.

(2)       Administer area authority services.

(3)       Develop the budget of the area authority for review by the area board.

(4)       Provide information and advice to the board of county commissioners through the county manager.

(5)       Act as liaison between the area authority and the Department.

(d)       Except when specifically waived by the Secretary, the area director shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(1)       Masters degree;

(2)       Related experience; and

(3)       Management experience. (1971, c. 470, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 133; 1977, c. 568, s. 1; c. 679, s. 7; 1979, c. 358, s. 14; 1981, c. 51, s. 3; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 2001‑437, s. 1.12.)