(A) A search committee shall be established by the Mayor to seek qualified applicants for the position of Inspector General, and that search shall not be limited by geographical area;
(B) The search committee, which shall include the Chair of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board or the Vice Chair if designated by the Chair, and the President of Metro Council or a member of Metro Council designated by the President, shall interview and select applicants who meet the qualifications established in LMCO § 36.80.
(C) The Inspector General shall be appointed by the Mayor from a list of three qualified applicants submitted by the search committee. The appointment shall require the approval of Metro Council.
(D) The Inspector General's term of office shall be four years, and the Inspector General may be reappointed to two additional successive terms by the Mayor after consultation with the Civilian Review and Accountability Board, and approval by Metro Council.
(E) The Inspector General shall receive a salary from the established budget for the Office of Inspector General. The salary shall be commensurate to salaries of Louisville Metro Government directors and subject to applicable classification and compensation ordinances and resolutions.
(F) The Inspector General shall be required to take the same oath of office as is required by the Mayor and members of the Metro Council before performing official duties.
(G) The Inspector General is subject to the Metro Ethics Code as found in Chapter 21 of this Code. Violation of any provision thereof shall be cause for removal under LMCO § 36.81.
(H) If the Inspector General resigns, the Inspector General shall not be employed by any other area of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government for the duration of the period that would have constituted the Inspector General's term of office.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 147-2020, approved 12-2-2020)