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Barnstable County administrator urges overhaul of administrative code, stresses value and strain on county dredging program
Summary
County Administrator Dutton reviewed the Home Rule Charter and the county's administrative code, said the code (last updated in 2010) needs major revision, and described the dredging operation as a regionally vital enterprise fund facing rate and capacity pressures.
Barnstable County Administrator Dutton reviewed the powers and duties of the executive branch under the county's Home Rule Charter and urged the Assembly of Delegates to update an outdated administrative code, while highlighting the county's dredging program as a core, regionwide service.
Dutton told delegates the charter assigns the Board of Regional Commissioners broad executive responsibilities including preparing an annual operating and capital budget, custody of county property, selection of depositories and investments, and appointing department heads and multi-member bodies. He noted commissioners may delegate signature authority for approved contracts up to $50,000 to the county administrator.
Dutton said the administrative code, which he said appears last revised…
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