The board shall appoint a controller who shall not be a member of the board to hold office at the pleasure of the board and shall fix his compensation. The controller shall consult with, advise and assist the board on financial and accounting matters, including, but not limited to, the authority's system of internal controls, financial reports, current financial condition and such other financial and accounting matters which the board may deem appropriate. The controller shall submit an annual report of the authority's financial condition which shall be in addition to any other financial report required by this chapter to the board, the general manager and the Secretary of Transportation. The controller shall execute a corporate surety bond and, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office.
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