1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the controller:

   1. (1) has all the powers; and

   2. (2) performs all the duties;

      of the county auditor under law.

2. (b) The controller:

   1. (1) does not have the powers; and

   2. (2) may not perform the duties;

      of the county auditor under IC 36-2-9.5 and IC 36-3-6 , or as a member of the board of commissioners of the county under IC 36-3-3-10 .

3. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law, the executive, with the approval of the legislative body, may allocate the duties of the county auditor, except the duties referred to in subsection (b), among:

   1. (1) the controller;
   2. (2) the county assessor;
   3. (3) the county auditor; or
   4. (4) other appropriate city or county officials.

As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.25.