The Administrator shall be directly responsible to the Commissioners and he or she shall serve the Commissioners and the county by making recommendations concerning the affairs of the county as may be necessary; keeping the Commissioners advised as to the needs of the county and making recommendations when appropriate; preparing and submitting the proposed annual budget to the Commissioners; supervising, performing, and delegating other responsibilities as may be prescribed by this Charter or be required of him or her by ordinance or resolution of the Commissioners. The Administrator and any other officer or officers of the county are authorized to exercise and perform any of their duties or responsibilities through any of their respective subordinates. (Amendment proposed by the Charter Review Commission and approved by the voters November 7, 1989. Amendment proposed by the Charter Review Commission and approved by the voters November 5, 2002.)