§ 1-17. Administrator.

(a) Initial Administrator.

The initial Administrator of the Authority shall be the Partnership, unless otherwise determined by the Board.

(b) Powers of Administrator.

The Administrator shall have the following powers with regard to the District and the Authority:

(1) The Administrator shall prepare the Financial Plan for review and approval by the Board of the Authority.

(2) The Administrator shall implement the approved Financial Plan and arrange for the collection and disbursement of the Supplemental Tax and all other charges, fees, and revenues of the Authority.

(3) The Administrator shall establish such procedures and processes as are necessary to perform the functions called for under the Financial Plan and the budget.

(4) The Administrator is hereby charged with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Board and its employees and contractors.

(5) The Administrator shall be empowered to exercise the powers granted to the Authority under this subtitle, provided that the Board of the Authority shall retain final discretion and power with regard to all substantive agreements, contracts, and other arrangements binding on the Authority.

(6) The Administrator shall hire and retain such employees, agents, and contractors as are needed to perform its functions for the Authority, provided that all such hiring and contracting shall comply with §§ 1-5(10) and 1-6(3) of this subtitle.

(7) The Administrator shall be deemed to be the direct agent of the Authority, such that any immunity afforded to the Authority and its officers, employees, and agents shall be afforded as well to the Administrator.

(8) The Administrator shall have such further rights, powers, and authority as may be granted to it by the Board of the Authority.

(9) Any limitations on the powers and authority of the Authority shall apply as well to the Administrator in performing the functions charged to the Administrator by this subtitle or by the Board of the Authority.