§ 9-13. Administrator.

(a) In general.

The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Board and its employees and contractors.

(b) Powers.

The Administrator may:

(1) prepare the Financial Plan for review and approval by the Board;

(2) 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) establish procedures and processes necessary to perform the functions called for under the Financial Plan and the budget;

(4) hire and retain employees, agents, and contractors as needed to perform the Administrator's functions for the Authority, subject to § 9-4(b)(9) of this subtitle;

(5) exercise the powers granted to the Authority by this subtitle, except that the Board retains final discretion and power with regard to all substantive agreements, contracts, and other arrangements binding on the Authority; and

(6) exercise the additional rights, powers, and authority granted to the Administrator by the Board.

(c) Immunity.

The Administrator is the direct agent of the Authority, so that any immunity afforded to the Authority and its officers, employees, and agents, is afforded as well to the Administrator.