Six individuals have held the position of County Administrator since the Delaware General Assembly granted Sussex County home rule in the early 1970s, converting the old Levy Court into the current Sussex County Council:

Todd F. Lawson (January, 2012 - present)

David B. Baker (November, 2006 - December, 2011)

Robert L. Stickels (June, 1988 - October, 2006)

Fred Mertes (June, 1987 - June, 1988)

Joseph T. Conaway (April, 1973 - January, 1987)

Herman S. Muir, Jr. (July, 1971 - February, 1973)