Fairfax County Executive

The Fairfax County Executive serves as the chief administrator for the Fairfax County government, and carries out resolutions passed by the Board of Supervisors.

The Fairfax County Executive oversees the following offices directly:
 * Department of Human Resources
 * Government Relations
 * Office of the Internal Auditor
 * Office of Public Affairs
 * Office of Public-Private Partnerships

Additionally, there are four Deputy County Executives, the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant County Executive, and the Legislative Director that round out the County Executive's management team.

History
The first Fairfax County Executive was Carlton C. Massey, who was appointed to the position on January 1, 1952 and took office in March of that year. Massey served until March, 1971, when he resigned.