Private Acts of 2009 Chapter 11

SECTION 1.  There is created the position of Accounting and Budget Director for Chester County.

SECTION 2.  The budget committee of the county legislative body of Chester County, subject to the approval of the full county legislative body, shall appoint an accounting and budget director.  The budget committee of the county legislative body of Chester County, subject to the approval of the full county legislative body, may dismiss an accounting and budget director.  Prior to taking action to remove or dismiss the accounting and budget director, thirty (30) days written notice of intent to dismiss or remove the director shall be sent to the entire membership of the county legislative body.

SECTION 3.  The accounting and budget director shall be qualified by training and experience in the field of accounting to perform the duties of the position in a proficient manner and in accordance with generally recognized governmental accounting principles.  These duties include but are not necessarily limited to implementing the financial policies of the county legislative body and budget committee, installing and maintaining a purchasing, payroll, budgeting, accounting and cash financial management system for the county.  In addition, the director shall assist other county officials and employees in achieving an efficient financial management system for the county.

SECTION 4.  The budget committee shall establish the compensation of the accounting and budget director.  The budget committee shall include such compensation in its annual budget recommendation to the full county legislative body.

SECTION 5.  This act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of Chester County.  Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the county legislative body and certified to the secretary of state.

SECTION 6.  For the purpose of approving or rejecting the provisions of this act, it shall be effective upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.  For all other purposes, it shall become effective as provided in Section 5.

Passed: April 23, 2009.