In all counties having a population of more than three hundred thousand (300,000), there shall be appointed by the district court of the judicial district in which such county is located, a county auditor who shall serve at the pleasure of such court. No person shall be eligible for appointment to such office who is not at the time of such appointment a qualified elector of such county and a certified public accountant under the laws of the state of Kansas.
K.S.A. 19-630