The City Auditor shall be appointed by a majority of the members of the Council. The City Auditor shall be subject to removal at any time by a majority vote of Council. The City Auditor shall provide an independent and objective review of the financial and operational functions of the City. The City Auditor shall be responsible for financial and operational audits of all departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and other agencies of the City. The City Auditor shall confer with the Director of Finance regarding such audits, and he or she shall report such audits directly to the Council and the Mayor. The City Auditor shall appoint a secretary and such numbers of auditing assistants as the Council authorizes, all of whom shall be in the unclassified service. The City Auditor shall plan and supervise audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and in consultation with the Administration and the Council. The City Auditor shall prepare audits of financial statements and appropriate financial reports of the various City funds in consultation with the State Auditor for accuracy and reliability of information contained therein and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and city regulations. The City Auditor shall prepare periodic reports to the Mayor and Council, summarizing internal audit activities, findings, recommendations, and actions taken.
(Amended by electors 11-7-00)