§ 2-156. Qualifications, appointment and salary of director.

(a)

Qualifications. The director of finance shall possess a thorough knowledge of public budgeting systems and how these concepts may be implemented, 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 in a local government setting. The director of finance shall also possess the following qualifications:

(1)

A four-year degree in business administration, economics, computer sciences or related field and a master's degree in business administration, public administration or related field with three (3) years' work experience; and

(2)

Five (5) years of local government experience as an assistant city manager, budget director or management services director with demonstrated experience in performing; quantitative analysis activities, including budget preparation; or

(3)

A licensed certified public accountant with ten (10) years of professional work experience.

(b)

Appointment. The director of finance shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.

(c)

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

(Code 1961, §§ 2-261, 2-262; Ord. No. 24099, § 1, 8-31-11; Ord. No. 25736 , § 3, 2-6-19)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 25736 , § 3, adopted Feb. 6, 2019, amended § 2-156 and in so doing changed the title from "Qualifications and appointment of director" to "Qualifications, appointment and salary of director," as set out herein.