Chattanooga needs an independent auditor

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February 15, 2009

Chattanooga needs an independent auditor

Or, so says the City Charter (PDF).

Sec. 8.15. Internal auditor. An internal auditor shall be appointed by the council, independent of the mayor, and may be removed and replaced at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the council. The internal auditor's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, auditing expenditures of the executive and administrative departments and verifying that all revenues due the city are properly collected and accounted for.

The council has a responsibility here -- one that is long overdue. If you believe that the Charter should be followed as adopted, I urge you to contact your Council Member and ask him or her to act on this matter quickly.

Links to more information and commentary:

Berz Says Council Not In Compliance On Auditor Post

Should the City Auditor Report to the Mayor?

Government | By joe lance | 3:43 PM

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