Notwithstanding the foregoing, the mayor may contract for the services of a city council auditor pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.13.080(2), upon concurrence of the city council, for the purpose of conducting nonroutine audits of city officers and departments. The city council auditor shall be under the direction of the city council and shall not be considered an employee of the city nor under the control of the city administration. (Ord. 5629 § 1, 2005; Ord. 4173 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2519 § 1, 1978; Ord. 2042 § 2, 1974; 1961 code § 2.30.010. Formerly 4.40.010.)