The Fiscal Director shall:
A. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on or before
the date of the appointment.
B. Have a degree in an accounting-related field or be
qualified by previous work experience.
C. Have never been convicted of a felony crime, proven
by obtaining a criminal history record check from the Pennsylvania
State Police Records and Identifications Division.
D. While holding the position, be a resident of the City
of Greensburg.
The Fiscal Director shall be appointed by the
Mayor, subject to approval by a majority of the Council, to supervise
the financial administration of the city. If the Council fails to
confirm or reject such an appointment within thirty (30) days after
it is submitted to the Council, such appointment shall become final.
The Fiscal Director may be removed from office
at any time by a majority vote of the total membership of the Council.
Action to remove the Fiscal Director may be taken only by a resolution
adopted at a public meeting of the Council which shall set forth the
effective date of such removal as well as the reason for the same.
Compensation for the Fiscal Director shall be
determined by the Council.
The Fiscal Director shall serve as the Deputy
Director of the Department of Accounts and Finances. In addition to,
but not limited to, any other powers and duties provided in this Charter,
the Fiscal Director shall:
A. Execute the policies of the Department Director.
B. As Deputy Director, supervise and direct the internal
organization of the Department.
C. Prepare the upcoming budget for approval by the Council.
D. Keep accurate and complete accounts of all receipts
and disbursements to ensure compliance with the annual budget and
capital improvements.
E. Disburse city funds pursuant to authorizations for
payment made by the Council and ensure that no payment is made or
obligation incurred against any appropriation except in accordance
with the designated budget appropriations.
F. Annually state the Department's accounts and lay the
same, together with all related books and vouchers, before the auditors
of the city.
G. Supervise the accounts and budgets of all departments
and deliver year-to-date status to the Director of Accounts and Finances
sufficiently in advance of the monthly meeting of the Council.
I. Issue all purchase orders.
K. Work efficiently with the Council, the City Administrator,
and all other agencies.
[Amended 1-8-2007 by Ord. No. 1935]
L. Upon termination of duties, deliver to the city all
moneys, accounts, property or effects belonging to the city.
M. Perform any other duties as designated by the Council
or the Administrative Code.
In the temporary absences of the Fiscal Director,
the City Administrator will assume all powers and duties.