merit system who are appointed to serve in an acting capacity for a vacant appointive position in an office or department; 2. Employ, by and with the approval of the council,


experts and consultants in connection with any of the functions of the county; 3. Coordinate and supervise the work of the departments


and agencies of the county subject to the county executive's control; 4. Transfer temporarily, with the consent of the head of


the office or department, deputies or employees from one office or department to another office or department to promote efficiency and economy; 5. Execute and enforce the provisions of this charter, the


laws of the state pertaining to the government of the county, and the ordinances, resolutions, orders and policies of the council; see that all contracts with the county are faithfully performed and cause to be instituted in the name of the county appropriate actions thereon; 6. Attend regular meetings of the council and participate


in its discussions without vote, and attend such other meetings as the council may require; 7. Recommend to the council such measures as may, in


the county executive's opinion, tend to improve the county government and the general well-being of the people; submit to the council an annual report of the affairs of the county and such other reports as may be requested by the council or any three members thereof; 8. Promote and encourage cooperative relationships


between the county and the political subdivisions within the county in matters relating to land use planning, public health, sewers, parks, safety, public welfare and any and all other governmental functions in which the people of St. Louis County could gain through better cooperative arrangements; 9. Examine the parties, witnesses and others on oath or


affirmation touching any matter or circumstance in the examination of any payroll, account, demand or claim against


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