(A) There is hereby established the Office of Internal Audit of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government.
(B) The Office of Internal Audit shall be separate from any other agency or department of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and shall report directly to the Mayor and to the Council.
(C) The office shall be provided a separate budget sufficient to carry out the responsibilities and functions established in this subchapter.
(D) The Chief Audit Executive shall establish the internal organization of the office and shall divide it into such divisions as deemed necessary to perform the functions, powers, and duties of the office. The Chief Audit Executive shall have the power to appoint, employ, and remove such assistants, employees, and personnel as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the affairs of the office.
(E) The existing functions, personnel, funds, equipment, facilities and records of the Office of the Internal Auditor established as an executive office in the former City of Louisville shall be transferred to the Office of Internal Audit as established herein.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 45-2003, approved 3-17-2003)