Executive Director

The director of planning/executive director is a leadership, professional, administrative and supervisory position, which is responsible for all activities and work programs of the Lancaster County Planning Department. 

This position assists the Board of County Commissioners with the advice of the appointed Planning Directors in establishing policies and plans dealing with the future of Lancaster County.

This position is responsible for delivering and implementing county plans that ensure the efficient use of land and the transportation of people and goods on a network of multiple modes of transport that enhances the economy of the county and quality of life of residents. 

The Executive Director represents the decisions of the Board of Commissioners to all elected officials and the public and performs all other duties that are delegated to the head of a planning agency pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. 

The position also serves, under contract to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation planning and funding programming, designated by the Governor under federal law. 

Supervision is received from the Chief County Administrative Officer.  Supervision and direction are exercised over a diverse employee group of management, professional, technical, and office support staff.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to the authority of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.