The City Commission shall appoint or retain, by an affirmative vote of at least four-fifths (4/5) of the full Commission, a charter officer of the City who shall have the title of Commission Auditor. The Commission Auditor shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The Commission Auditor shall submit an Annual Audit Plan at the beginning of each fiscal year which shall be adopted by a majority vote of the City Commission and which may be amended from time to time by a majority vote of the City Commission. The Commission Auditor shall, from time to time, perform independent and objective audits or reviews of financial, compliance and operational activities of the city and the city's contractors, licensees and franchisees. Audits or reviews performed by the Commission Auditor shall analyze and evaluate financial management systems and operational controls and procedures of the city to develop recommended policies and procedures. The Commission Auditor shall also respond to questions by the City Commission or the City Manager and perform such other duties as may be imposed or required by ordinance, resolution or direction of a majority of the City Commission. In furtherance of their duties and responsibilities under this section, the Commission Auditor shall have unrestricted access to the City's records and staff. Nothing contained in this section shall adversely impact the position of the City Manager, as set forth in Article IV of the City Charter.
(Adopted by electorate 11-2-10; Amendment adopted by electorate, 11-6-12)