This Charter may be amended by the procedures provided in Article
XI-A of the Maryland Constitution.
[Amended 11-4-2014]
Officers of the County who have possession of or control over
any County funds shall be bonded for the faithful performance of their
duties in an amount that equals or exceeds $500,000. Surety bond premiums
shall be paid by the County.
The Council shall engage a certified public accountant to make
annually an independent post audit of all financial records and actions
of the government, its offices, agents, and employees. The complete
report of the audit shall be presented to the Council and Executive
and copies of the complete report, including addendums, corrections
to the report, and all correspondence relating to the audit, shall
be made available to the public at a cost not to exceed the cost of
reproduction.