(A) The Chief Audit Executive shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall be approved by resolution of the Council.
(B) The Chief Audit Executive's term of office shall begin on January 10 in the second year of the Mayor's regular term and shall be for four years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. The Chief Audit Executive may be reappointed to successive terms. The process of selection shall be completed by December 10 in the first year of the Mayor's regular term.
(C) The Chief Audit Executive shall be required to take the same oath of office as is required by the Mayor and members of the Council before performing official duties. The Chief Audit Executive shall receive a salary set by ordinance, subject to applicable ordinances and resolutions concerning classification and compensation of Metro Government employees.
(D) The current Internal Auditor shall serve in that position until a Chief Audit Executive has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by resolution of the Council under the terms of this subchapter.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 45-2003, approved 3-17-2003)