§ 29.7-5. Staff and Facilities.

 a. The Municipality shall provide the Controller with such staff, office supplies, equipment, and office space as shall be necessary for the performance of the duties of the Controller as assigned under this Charter.

 b. The number and compensation of persons employed by the Controller shall be determined by majority vote of a committee composed of the Controller, the Mayor, and the Deputy Mayor. The results of the findings of said committee shall be included in the municipal budget prior to the budget submission.

 c. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deprive the Controller of the right to hire and remove the persons employed in the Office of the Controller.