§ 2-33.14. Consolidation of the duties of auditor-controller and the duties of treasurer-tax collector—Qualifications for office.

(a)

The duties and office of the auditor-controller and the duties and office of treasurer-tax collector are consolidated effective immediately upon the creation or existence of a vacancy in the position of treasurer-tax collector on or after January 1, 2006, or as of 12:00 noon on January 8, 2007, which ever occurs first.

(b)

The provisions of Government Code Title 3, Chapter 4, Article 4 (commencing with Government Code Section 26945); and Chapter 5, Article 1 (commencing with Government Code Section 27000) are hereby made applicable to the position of Sonoma County auditor-controller-treasurer-tax collector. Accordingly, to be eligible for election or appointment to the office of auditor-controller-treasurer-tax collector, a person must possess the qualifications established by state law for both county auditor and county treasurer. Evidence of such qualifications shall be presented to the registrar of voters with a candidate's nomination papers.

(Ord. No. 5604 § 4, 2005.)