The Department of Finance shall be directed by the Director of Finance who shall be elected at the regular municipal election in the year 1969, and every fourth year thereafter, for a term of four (4) years. He shall assume office on the first day of January next following his election and shall serve until his successor has been duly elected and qualified.
Qualifications - A certified public accountant (CPA) who is licensed and registered as such in the State of Ohio, and who will maintain such license and registration while employed as Finance Director, or a Bachelor's degree (four year degree) in Accounting, or Business or Finance from an accredited college or university, shall be required for this position. These qualifications shall not take effect until January 1, 1996.
(Amended November 7, 1995)