Chapter 2-24
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Sections:

2-24.010    Office created.

2-24.020    Appointment.

2-24.030    Bond requirement.

2-24.040    Duties.

2-24.010 Office created.

There is created and established the office of Director of Finance. (Prior code § 2-12.010)

2-24.020 Appointment.

The Director of Finance shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. (Prior code § 2-12.020)

2-24.030 Bond requirement.

The Director of Finance shall furnish a corporate surety bond to be approved by the City Council, and it shall be conditioned upon the satisfactory performance of the duties imposed upon the Director of Finance by statute, ordinance, or resolution. Any premium for such bond shall be a proper charge against the city. (Prior code § 2-12.030)

2-24.040 Duties.

The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the accounting and financial activities of the city. Subject to the policies and directions of the City Manager, the Director of Finance shall perform or cause to be performed the following duties and responsibilities:

A.    Maintain and operate the general accounting system of the city and its various departments;

B.    Perform all accounting functions and duties in accordance with appropriate municipal accounting procedures;

C.    Keep and maintain appropriate inventory records of city real and personal property;

D.    Perform functions relating to the administration of taxes levied and collected by the city;

E.    Perform all assigned municipal functions and duties relating to the auditing, presenting and disbursement of demands against the city, including payroll;

F.    Supervise purchase of supplies, goods, wares, merchandise, equipment, and materials required by the city;

G.    Assist in the preparation of an annual budget and in its administration;

H.    Perform the statutory accounting and financial duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Government Code Sections 37203, 37204, 37205, 37207, 37208, and Sections 40802 through 40805;

I.    If so appointed by the City Council, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Finance shall assume the title of and perform the duties of City Treasurer.

(Prior code § 2-12.040)