The Council may at any time, or at stated times, cause an audit to be made of the books of account, records and transactions of any of the administrative departments of the City. Such audit shall be made by a practicing certified public accountant, who, for three years next preceding his or her employment, has held either a certificate issued pursuant to statute, or one issued by authority of a state whose laws require a standard of professional attainment equal to that of Ohio. The duties of the auditor so appointed shall be defined and fully set forth in the ordinance providing for such audit or audits. The reports of such auditor shall be printed and a copy thereof furnished to the Ohio State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, to the Mayor, to each member of the Council, and to each citizen who may apply therefor; and a condensed summary thereof shall be published in the City Journal.
(Amended by electors 11-7-00)