Sec. 2-15. Audit Committee.
A. The Audit Committee is established consisting of the following nine members:
1. Three Council Members appointed by the Mayor.
2. Three public members engaged in the field of public or private finances and audits appointed by the Mayor.
3. The City Manager.
4. The Finance Director.
5. The Budget and Research Director.
B. The term of office of the Council members and the public members is two years to begin on July 1. Council member and public member vacancies that occur other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the balance of the term in the same manner as for initial appointment.
C. The City Manager shall serve as the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the absence of the City Manager, the Audit Committee shall elect a presiding officer for all meetings.
D. A majority of the members of the Audit Committee shall constitute a quorum and action may be taken upon the vote of the majority of the quorum present and voting on the issue.
E. The City Auditor shall not be a member of the Audit Committee; however, the City Auditor or the City Auditor’s designee shall serve as Secretary for the Audit Committee, and prepare agendas, minutes, and reports as directed by the Audit Committee. (Ord. No. G-5444, § 2, 2009)