1. The person has served in a senior financial management position in a county, city or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than three years, including, but not limited to, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Auditor, Auditor-Controller, or the chief deputy or an assistant in those offices.

2. The person possesses a valid baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following major fields of study: business administration, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing or finance.

3. The person possesses a valid certificate issued by the California State Board of Accountancy pursuant to California Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 1 (commencing with Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 5000), showing that person to be, and a permit authorizing that person to practice as, a certified public accountant.

4. The person possesses a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.

5. The person possesses a valid certificate issued by the Treasury Management Association showing the person to be designated a Certified Cash Manager, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.