17. The Auditor General shall, with the approval of the Office of the National Assembly, appoint an Assistant Auditor General, bearing the title of Sustainable Development Commissioner, mainly to assist the Auditor General in the performance of the duties of office relating to sustainable development auditing.
In addition, the Auditor General may, with the approval of the Office of the National Assembly, appoint other Assistant Auditors General to assist the Auditor General in the performance of the duties of office.
The Auditor General shall determine the duties and powers of the Assistant Auditors General to the extent that they are not determined by law.
If the Public Service Act (chapter F‐3.1.1) is not already applicable to an Assistant Auditor General at the time of appointment, it becomes applicable to the Assistant Auditor General without other formality, unless the Assistant Auditor General is hired under a contract for a period determined by the Auditor General. In the latter case, section 57 of the Public Service Act applies with the necessary modifications.
1985, c. 38, s. 17; 2006, c. 3, s. 31.