[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the County of Putnam as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-29-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
The purpose of this article is to set forth the minimum qualifications
for the appointed position of Deputy Commissioner of Finance and to provide
and reflect complete and clear authority for the two positions of Deputy Commissioner
of Finance to act generally for and on behalf of the Commissioner of Finance
and to provide for the proper and timely conduct of business of the Office
of Commissioner of Finance.
The appointees to the positions of Deputy Commissioner of Finance shall,
on the basis of his/her training and experience in finance, possess either:
A.Â
A master's degree in accounting, public or business
administration or related field and three years responsible experience in
account keeping, public or business administration; or
B.Â
A bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business
administration or related field and four years responsible experience in account
keeping, public or business administration; or
The Commissioner of Finance, subject to the approval of the County Executive,
shall designate in writing and in order of succession the Deputy Commissioners
of Finance who shall assume the duties of Commissioner of Finance in the event
of his or her absence from the County or his or her inability to act for any
reason. Such designation and order of succession shall be filed with the County
Executive and the Clerk of the Legislature.
