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DE HB69

Bill

Status

Passed

6/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends New Castle County Audit Committee members' terms from 1 year to 4 years to increase continuity and stability.
  • Requires County Council to establish or reconstitute the 5-member Audit Committee as facts and circumstances warrant, rather than automatically at the beginning of each calendar year.
  • Staggers initial terms of any reconstituted committee with one member serving 2 years, two members serving 3 years, and two members serving 4 years, with all subsequent appointments for full 4-year terms.
  • Requires Committee members to possess technical skills necessary to oversee technical and complex financial reporting and audit processes.
  • Provides that vacancies on the Committee shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The New Castle County Audit Committee.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judicial & Community Affairs5/5/2017
Housing & Community Affairs3/9/2017

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