§ 1.4-403. Powers.

 The Controller shall have the power to direct and supervise the office of the Controller and its personnel, subject to the provisions of this Charter. The Controller in person or through subordinates, shall have the power to appoint and remove members of the exempt service under his direction and supervision and to appoint, promote, transfer, demote, suspend, dismiss, or otherwise discipline members of the career service under his direction and supervision in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII. The Controller shall have the power to appoint separate legal counsel, paid from county funds, to assist him in discharging the duties of his office.