15. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code chapter 15 (County Finances; Purchasing) by modifying and updating language for audits and the Audit Committee. These updates include clarifying functions and authority for independent external auditors; changing the appropriation of monies from the county manager to the comptroller for audits by independent external auditors; updating requirements for audit committee membership; clarifying that the County Manager sits as a non-voting member; adding quorum requirements and reasons for a committee member's removal from the audit committee; combining and modifying sections about the audit committee's code of ethics and charter; removing language governing consent and approval from elected officials for audits into the officials' statutory duties and responsibilities because the provision conflicts with the Board of County Commissioners authority to order an audit of an elected official's department; modifying language related to the audit schedule; modifying language related to audit schedule; modifying language related to special audits; modifying language related to an auditor's access to records; modifying language related to the written response to an audit; and changing audit retention for three years instead of permanent retention; and all other matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. If supported, set the public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for May 28, 2024. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION