ARTICLE 22
DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTLAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

   Section 2201. Department; Director. There shall be a Department of Residential Health Care Facilities headed by a Director. The Director of Residential Health Care Facilities shall have the qualifications of a nursing home administrator. She shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature as provided in Section 302(c) of this Charter, and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.

   Section 2202. Powers and Duties. The Director shall have and exercise all the powers and duties heretofore or hereafter lawfully granted or imposed by this Charter, local law or resolution of the County Legislature, or by applicable law not inconsistent with this Charter, which shall be necessary to enable her to manage and supervise the County Nursing Home and the Ann lee Home, and any similar institution of the County. The Director is responsible to and shall report to the County Executive and the Chairperson any deficiencies in the operation of the Department, and submit proposed measures to correct such deficiencies.