(1) The legislative auditor is responsible solely to the legislature.
(2) (a) The legislative auditor shall hold office for a term of 2 years beginning with July 1 of each even-numbered year.
(b) The committee may not condition the legislative auditor's reemployment after a 2-year period based on the review, recommendation, or feedback of a state agency.
(c) A tie vote by the committee does not negate approval of the legislative auditor's continued employment after initial appointment or reappointment after a 2-year period.
(d) The committee may remove the legislative auditor for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office at any time after notice and hearing.