The position of independent auditor for the
Borough of Milton is hereby established effective January 1, 1983,
pursuant to Section 1005(7) of the Pennsylvania Borough Code (Act
of February 1, 1966; 1965 P.L. No. 581 as amended).
The independent auditor shall be appointed annually
by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milton, by resolution duly
adopted by the Milton Borough Council before the close of the fiscal
year, and shall serve for a period of one year from the date of said
appointment.
The independent auditor shall be paid compensation
as determined by the Milton Borough Council at its sole discretion;
said compensation to be paid on an annual basis or in installments
as the Borough Council shall decide.
The independent auditor, designated hereunder,
shall make an independent examination of the accounting records of
the Borough for the fiscal year and shall perform the duties and be
granted the powers designated for an independent auditor, pursuant
to Sections 1196 through 1199 of the Pennsylvania Borough Code inclusive.
The position of elected Borough Auditor is hereby
abolished, provided that any auditors presently in office shall continue
to hold their office during the term for which they are elected, but
shall not audit, settle or adjust the accounts during the remaining
period of their office, pursuant to Section 1005(7) of the Pennsylvania
Borough Code.