The County Manager is appointed by the Lea County Board of County Commissioners and is tasked with several duties pertaining to day to day operation of Lea county including:
• Operating the county with a professional understanding of how all county functions operate together to their best effect;
• Supervising day-to-day operations of all county departments and staff, directly and through department heads;
• Advising the Board of Commissioners on overall governmental operations;
• Assisting and advising the County Commission in development of policies and procedures;
• Implementing and administering Lea County policies established by the County Commission;
• Monitoring and executing the county budget;
• Meeting with citizens, citizen groups and businesses;
• Representing the county at various governmental or community agencies;
• Insuring that the County complies with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations;
• Scheduling, planning and preparing and publishing the agenda for all County Commission meetings;
• Performing any additional duties that may be assigned by the Commission;