Chapter 3.01
FINANCE DIRECTOR – ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

Sections:

3.01.010    Finance Director – Administrative authority.

3.01.010 Finance Director – Administrative authority.

A.    Except where specifically provided otherwise by this title, the Finance Director is vested with the authority to administer the provisions of this title as well as FMC Title 5, and those sections of FMC Titles 13 and 15 that are directly related to business concerns of the Finance Department, and to implement procedures and to require forms necessary to exercise this authority.

B.    Except where specifically provided otherwise by this title, the Finance Director is vested with authority to interpret those provisions of this title as follows:

1.    Administrative Interpretations. Unless otherwise indicated, the Finance Director is vested with the authority to interpret the meaning of the provisions of FMC Titles 3 and 5 and those sections of FMC Titles 13 and 15 that are directly related to business concerns of the Finance Department as required to reasonably administer said provisions on a day-to-day basis. In addition, any citizen may request a formal interpretation of these code provisions by submitting a written request to the Finance Director. The Finance Director shall interpret the meaning or application of the provisions of said titles and issue a written administrative interpretation within 30 days. Formal written requests for code interpretation shall concisely identify the issue and desired interpretation.

2.    Administrative Decisions. Administrative code interpretations by the Finance Director shall be considered final unless challenged by the provisions of the subject chapter. Any appeal of an administrative code interpretation by the Finance Department shall be subject to the appeal provisions of FMC 14.11.070. (Ord. 2178 § 2 (Att. 2), 2021)