CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to updating the structure and processes of the Office of City Auditor; amending Chapter 3.40 and Sections 14.08.040 and 14.08.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 15.52.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, an independent auditing function can provide objective information on the operations of government programs, assist managers in carrying out their responsibilities, and help ensure full accountability to elected officials and the public; and
WHEREAS, recognized government auditing standards provide a framework for improved government decision making, oversight, and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the King County Code provides a comprehensive description of the authority and functions of the King County Auditor's Office; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Local Government Auditors, which represents local government auditors in the United States and Canada, issued Model Legislation Guidelines for Local Government Auditors; and
WHEREAS, the Office of City Auditor is an independent agency within the legislative branch of Seattle City government; and
WHEREAS, in 1991 Seattle voters created the Office of City Auditor in the City Charter (Article VIII, Section 2). In turn, the Seattle City Council passed Ordinance 116368 establishing Chapter 3.40 of the Seattle Municipal Code, providing further details about the Office of City Auditor's authority and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, much of Chapter 3.40 has remained unchanged in 33 years, despite changes in the expertise, scope, and operations of the Office of City Auditor; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 3.40 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124809, is amended as follows:
Chapter 3.40 OFFICE OF CITY AUDITOR
3.40.010 Office of City Auditor((-Duties-Appointment.)) - Establishment
((A. There is created...
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