§ 403. Finance.

(a)

Duties. There will exist a Finance Department, under the supervision of a Director of Finance, to administer the financial affairs of the City, including:

(1)

Accounts and financial records. Maintain and supervise all accounts and financial records and prepare periodic and annual financial reports;

(2)

Collection, custody and disbursement of funds. Manage the collection, custody, investment and disbursement of all City monies and taxes, however, the Council may authorize the keeping of utility accounting records by any department operating as a public utility, and may authorize the collection by any such department of all monies due the City from the operation of any such utility;

(3)

Business licenses. Issuance of business or occupational licenses;

(4)

Expenditure control. Control over expenditures;

(5)

Debt management. Supervision and management of the issuance of debt by the City; and

(6)

All other assigned duties. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.

(b)

Appointment. The Director of Finance shall be appointed by the City Manager based on executive ability, qualifications and experience in finance and accounting.

(Ord. No. 140061 , § 4, 1-23-14, eff. 5-1-14)