At the beginning of each fiscal year, the City Council shall employ an independent, certified public accountant or firm of such accountants who, at such time or times as may be specified by the City Council, shall examine the books, records, inventories and reports of the City and of all officers and employees of the City who receive, handle or disburse public funds and of all such other City officers, employees and departments as the City Council may direct. As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant or firm to the City. Copies of such audit and report shall be provided to each Council Member; and copies shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available for inspection by the general public. Such accountant or firm shall have no direct or indirect personal interest in the fiscal affairs of the City or of any of the officers of the City.