§ 2-160.1. Qualifications, appointment, and salary of director.

(a)

Qualifications. The director of accounting shall demonstrate an ability to manage administrative operations, possess skills in operations analysis techniques and work method improvement concepts, have proven oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate leadership ability. The director of accounting shall also possess the following qualifications:

(1)

A four-year degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field with at least three (3) years' work experience in governmental accounting or similar accounting experience; or

(2)

Ten (10) years of significant experience in the field of governmental accounting; or

(3)

A licensed certified public accountant with three (3) years of professional work experience.

(b)

Appointment. The director of accounting shall be appointed by the parish president with the approval of the council.

(c)

Salary. The salary of the director of accounting shall be established by the parish president within the pay grade for the position as defined in the executive pay plan.

(Ord. No. 18471, § 2, 2-19-92; Ord. No. 25736 , § 4, 2-6-19)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 25736 , § 4, adopted Feb. 6, 2019, amended § 2-160.1 and in so doing changed the title from "Qualifications and appointment of director" to "Qualifications, appointment and salary of director," as set out herein.