Sec. 126.307. - Selection procedures for independent audit firm.

In accordance with Section 5.11 of the Charter and the selection procedures set forth in F.S. § 218.391, the annual independent audit shall be performed by an accountant, or an accounting firm selected by City Council. The public notice or advertisement as well as receipts of responses shall be handled by the Division. The Council Auditor shall, within one business day, notify the Chief of the introduction of the proposed ordinance or resolution making the award, and the Chief shall place the title to such ordinance or resolution on the next JPAC agenda for informational purposes. Once the ordinance or resolution making the award becomes effective the Council Auditor's Office shall, within three business days, notify the Chief, and the Chief shall include the awarding of the service on the next JPAC agenda for informational purposes. The notifications set forth in this Section shall not create the requirement for any notices or advertisements not otherwise required by this Chapter 126 . (Ord. 2023-20-E , § 3)