(a) The Council shall appoint a Controller General who, primarily, shall work with and assist the Joint Finance Committee of the General Assembly.
(b) The Controller General shall:
(1) At all times have full and complete access to all records of all agencies of the state government;
(2) Participate in any or all hearings held by the Joint Finance Committee of the General Assembly, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or other state agencies in connection with contemplated general fund budget appropriations, capital improvement programs or supplementary appropriations;
(3) Request and obtain from any state agency all reasonable information and data as directed by the Joint Finance Committee to assist the General Assembly in the effective discharge of its state financial responsibilities; and
(4) Perform such duties as may be assigned or delegated to the Controller General by the Legislative Council.
(c) The Controller General has the authority to perform management and program reviews. Management and program reviews shall include, but are not limited to, any analyses necessary to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness, compliance with the laws of Delaware and legislative intent.
(d) The Council shall provide a secretary and such other aides as may be necessary to enable the Controller General to perform such functions.
(e) The Controller General, the secretary to the Controller General and such other aides as shall be employed to assist the Controller General shall receive such compensation, including salaries and other necessary expenses, as shall be determined by the Council, subject to the limitations imposed in the annual appropriation act.