Chapter 2.09
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Sections:

2.09.010    DEPARTMENT CREATED.

2.09.020    DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND DIVISION MANAGERS - POSITIONS CREATED AND APPOINTMENT.

2.09.030    FINANCE DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

2.09.040    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

2.09.050    BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS TELEVISION (BKAT) DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

Prior legislation: Ord. 4982.

2.09.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED.

There is hereby created the Department of Financial Services.

(a)    Divisions. The Department of Financial Services shall consist of the following divisions, as well as any other divisions established by the City Council:

(1)    Finance;

(2)    Information Technology; and

(3)    Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT).

(b)    Duties. The Director of Financial Services shall be in charge of the Department of Financial Services and all divisions established thereunder. The duties enumerated in each division as set forth in this chapter may be reassigned within the Department of Financial Services at the discretion of the Director of Financial Services for the purpose of achieving work efficiencies. The Director of Financial Services is also responsible for the management of the Conference Center operating fund. (Ord. 5350 §1 (part), 2018: Ord. 5232 §2 (part), 2013: Ord. 5128 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 5075 §3, 2009: Ord. 4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2, 2004)

2.09.020 DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND DIVISION MANAGERS - POSITIONS CREATED AND APPOINTMENT.

(a)    Department Director - Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Director of Financial Services who shall be in charge of the Department of Financial Services and all divisions established thereunder. The Director of Financial Services shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Director of Financial Services shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Director of Financial Services are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC.

(b)    Division Managers - Appointment. There are hereby created the positions of Assistant Director of Financial Services, Information Technology Manager, and Public Access Manager as managers for their respective divisions. The managers (hereinafter "managers" or "division managers") shall manage the operations of their respective divisions and shall report directly to the Director of Financial Services. The division managers shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Director of Financial Services, subject to the approval of the Mayor, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the division. All appointees to the division manager positions shall serve as "at-will" employees subject to termination by the Director of Financial Services without cause at any time with no notice or hearing unless otherwise provided pursuant to an applicable rule or regulation, the City Charter, ordinance, or terms and conditions as approved by the City Council. (Ord. 5350 §1 (part), 2018: Ord. 5232 §2 (part), 2013: Ord. 5128 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 5075 §4, 2009: Ord. 5003 §2, 2007: Ord. 4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2, 2004)

2.09.030 FINANCE DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

There is hereby created the Finance Division for the purpose of performing all finance and accounting functions of the City of Bremerton. The Division shall be managed by the Assistant Director of Financial Services who shall serve as the City Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Assistant Director of Financial Services to:

(a)    Be responsible for assisting in the management of the City’s investment and debt portfolios.

(b)    Assist City administration in budget preparation and monitoring.

(c)    Maintain the accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

(d)    Maintain the payroll system.

(e)    Exercise control of accounts payable and purchasing.

(f)    Maintain an inventory of capital assets.

(g)    Collect and account for all City funds.

The Assistant Director of Financial Services shall perform such other duties as the Mayor and Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. (Ord. 5350 §1 (part), 2018: Ord. 5232 §2 (part), 2013: Ord. 5128 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2, 2004)

2.09.040 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

There is hereby created the Information Technology Division for the purpose of performing all information technology operations of the City. The Division shall be managed by the Information Technology Manager. It shall be the duty of the Information Technology Manager to:

(a)    Direct the activities of the Information Technology Division with the responsibility to provide technological leadership in systems planning, implementation and support programs.

(b)    Direct the development and maintenance of long-range information processing plans and budgets.

(c)    Act as a contact person with user departments responding to and analyzing their inquiries.

The Information Technology Manager shall perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. (Ord. 5350 §1 (part), 2018: Ord. 5232 §2 (part), 2013: Ord. 5128 §1 (part), 2010. Formerly 2.09.050)

2.09.050 BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS TELEVISION (BKAT) DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.

There is hereby created the Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Division for the purpose of performing all public access television functions of the City. The Division shall be managed by the Public Access Manager. It shall be the duty of the Public Access Manager to manage the production, programming and operating of the local access television station. The Public Access Manager shall perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. (Ord. 5350 §1 (part), 2018: Ord. 5232 §2 (part), 2013: Ord. 5128 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2, 2004. Formerly 2.09.060)