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2006 Seattle Elections General Elections Voters' Guide Chrtr Am 9-Auditor Appointer and Length of Term - Ballot Title Ballot Title The city council has proposed an amendment to Article VIII Section 2 of the city charter concerning the city auditor's appointment and length of term in office. This amendment would change the charter to provide that: (1) the auditor would be appointed by a majority of the city council, rather than by the chair of the council finance committee subject to confirmation by a majority of the council, and (2) the auditor would serve a term of four years in office, rather than six years in office. Should this charter amendment be
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Explanatory Statement 1. The proposal This amendment would change the appointing authority for the city auditor and the length of the auditor's term in office. 2. The charter as it currently exists Article VIII Section 2 of the city charter creates the office of the city auditor. The charter states that the auditor is to "examine and verify the accuracy of the accounts and records of the City; inspect the receipt, safekeeping and disbursement of public funds;" and perform other duties prescribed by law. The charter provides that the auditor is appointed by the chair of the city council's finance committee, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council. The charter also provides that the auditor serves a six-year term. 3. The effect of this amendment if approved Article VIII Section 2 of the city charter would be changed so that the auditor would be appointed by a majority of the city council, and would serve a four-year term. |
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