Sub. H.B. No. 311 - County Inspector General Bill

• Authorizes counties to request appointment of a county inspector general through the state commission for county inspector general services to investigate wrongful acts and omissions by county and other political subdivision employees

• Creates the state commission for county inspector general services, composed of the attorney general, auditor of state, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and lieutenant governor, to appoint and oversee county inspectors general for four-year terms

• Establishes qualifications for county inspector generals requiring at least five years' law enforcement experience, bar admission, certified public accountant certification, or equivalent comptroller experience; prohibits appointment of individuals convicted of felonies or crimes involving fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude

• Allows counties without appointed inspectors general to contract with the state inspector general for specific short-term or one-time investigations by board resolution

• Grants county inspectors general authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, interview witnesses, prepare reports, and contract with other political subdivisions to provide inspector general services for a fee