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LONGISLAND LISTINGS
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Government & Public Affairs
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The Nassau County Executive, elected countywide to a four-year term, is the chief administrator of county government, responsible for law enforcement, planning, consumer protection, roads, parks and recreation facilities, all other services provided by the county, and preparation of the county budget. With the approval of the Nassau County Legislature, he appoints commissioners and directors of departments and agencies. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the county and also for planning prudently for its future. The Nassau County Legislature forms policies and creates laws affecting each citizen of Nassau County. The function of the Nassau County District Attorney's Office is to investigate violations of various state and local criminal statutes which occur within its jurisdiction and, where appropriate, to prosecute such offenses. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes more than 30,000 criminal cases each year.
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