HomeMy WebLinkAboutord1993-043W7L TCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 93 -220
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Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office:
Agenda date
Assigned to:
Originator. Henderson/Woods
Division Head:
6/09
6/22/93
Council /Intro
7/6/93
Council /Work Session
Dept. Head:
7/27/93
Council /Hearing
Prosecutor.
Purchasing/Budget:
Executive:
SUBJECT
Proposed charter amendment to directly state the duties of the Auditor and Treasurer
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
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This proposed charter change will clearly specify the duties of the County Auditor and Treasurer instead of the
sent language that merely refers to general state law. The change is proposed to help complete financial
L;urganization efforts that began in 1988. The proposed language will clearly establish the Auditor in an internal
auditing function covering all county government, while allowing consolidation and centralization of financial
processing operations. The Treasurer will continue to supervise County funds and tax collections. this proposal
has the support of the County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Executive.
ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION.-
Pass the ordinance and place it on the ballot for a public vote.
COMMITTEE ACTION TAKEN
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
6/22/93: Introduced
7/6/93: Council work session: forwarded for hearing
7/27/93: Council adopted the ordinance. 6 -0
Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only): Ord 93 -043
auaitor.ord 02/08/93 SPONSORED BY: consent
PROPOSED BY: Henderson
INTRODUCTION DATE: June 22, 1993
1 ORDINANCE NO. 93 -043
2 AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY CHARTER
3 TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE
4 REGARDING DUTIES OF THE AUDITOR AND TREASURER
5 WHEREAS, the people of Whatcom County adopted a Home Rule Charter in 1978
6 setting forth the form of government; and
7 WHEREAS, in adopting the charter for Whatcom County the duties of the Auditor
8 and Treasurer were not specifically enumerated and merely referenced state law; and
9 WHEREAS, the powers and duties specified in state law are based on concepts
10 founded in the 19th century and relate to the commissioner form of government that has
11 been replaced by the people of Whatcom County; and
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13 WHEREAS, the nature of modern management demands changes in approach to
14 better safeguard the interests of the people; and
i5 WHEREAS, both outside experts and the informed opinion of professional staff and
16 elected officials have reached the conclusion that changes will result in the more efficient
17 and accountable operation of government; and
18 WHEREAS the County Auditor, County Treasurer, County Executive and County
19 Council agree that the proposed changes are in the best interests of the people;
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the
21 following amendment of Section 3.52 of the Whatcom County Charter shall be submitted
22 to the voters for approval or rejection at the November 1993 General Election:
23 Section 3.52 Powers and Duties
24 The County Assessor, Auditor- Wier- and Sheriff created by adoption of this
25 charter shall have the powers and duties of their respective offices as provided by
26 g eneral law: Provided that these offices.* shall
27 be subject to the personnel, budgeting and any other policies set by the County
28 Council.
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Be it further ordained that upon adoption by the voters, this amendment shall be effective
on January 1, 1994.
APPROVED this 27th day of JulY , 1993.
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ATTEST:
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21 Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk
22 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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24 Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Counci Chair-a, &'
( ) Approved ( ) Denied
Shirley Van Zanten, Executive
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