The city controller shall be elected for a term of four years
and until his successor qualifies at the municipal election of 1975
and four years thereafter, said term to begin on the first Monday
of January following his election. He shall be a qualified voter of
the City of Scranton for at least one year prior to his nomination.
He shall reside in the city throughout his term of service.
The controller shall appoint a deputy controller, preferably
an accountant, and may also appoint such employees of his office in
such number and at such compensation as is fixed in accordance with
law. In all other respects said employees shall be considered employees
of the city.
Should a vacancy exist in the office of the Controller, the
Deputy Controller shall succeed to the office and duties until the
next municipal election.