(1) Each elected County Official shall designate, in accordance with County’s Administrative Policies, one position in his/her office, which shall be either a first deputy or administrative assistant, and which shall be exempt from the personnel system.

(2) Such positions shall be designated as charter exempt in the County’s Administrative Policies. Changes shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with procedures for policy changes.

(3) If a person in a position so designated under the terms of this section shall leave the County employ during a calendar year, then the elected County Official shall designate such deputy’s successor.