The Wabasha County Administrator is appointed for an indefinite term by the Board of Commissioners. The Administrator is the administrative head of the County who is responsible for the overall management of County operations, and for carrying out all of the policies, ordinances and resolutions of the Board ofCommissioners.

The County Administrator's duties include the preparation of the recommended annual budget, preparation and implementation of the long-range capital expenditure program, personnel management, payroll, and human resource management programs which include compensation studies, employee benefits, employee training and development, staffing and labor relations. In addition, the Administrator serves as the official clerk to the Board of Commissioners and in this role coordinates Board meetings, prepares all agendas, distributes meeting materials, records the official proceedings, and certifies copies of the Board resolutions as requested.