The county governing authority is authorized, whenever it deems it necessary to do so, to employ an expert accountant to examine and report on the books, vouchers, and accounts of any county officer whose duty it is under the law to handle county funds. The expert accountant may reside in the county in which he is to be employed or elsewhere.
History. Ga. L. 1901, p. 57, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 418; Code 1933, § 23-1301.
Cross references.
Budgets and audits of counties and municipalities, T. 36, C. 81.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 36-1-2. Extent of Jurisdiction of Counties Divided by Water
§ 36-1-3. County a Body Corporate; Power to Sue and Be Sued Generally
§ 36-1-4. When County Liable to Be Sued
§ 36-1-6. Publication of Annual Financial Statement; Contents
§ 36-1-8. Investment of Certain Tax Proceeds in Authorized Bonds; Registration of Bonds
§ 36-1-9. Payment Into County Treasury
§ 36-1-10. Employment of Accountant to Examine Books
§ 36-1-11.1. Expenditure of Funds for Insurance and Employment Benefits
§ 36-1-12. Courthouse to Remain Open During Normal Working Hours
§ 36-1-13. Speculation in County Orders by County Officer
§ 36-1-14. Interested Transactions Prohibited; Removal From Office for Violation
§ 36-1-15. Prohibition, Regulation, and Taxation of Fortunetelling and Similar Practices
§ 36-1-20. Ordinances for Governing and Policing of Unincorporated Areas of County
§ 36-1-21. Civil Service System for County Employees
§ 36-1-24. Training Classes for Clerks of Governing Authority of County
§ 36-1-25. Official Minutes of Meetings
§ 36-1-26. Contracts for Utility Services; Terms and Conditions