There is hereby created in the City of Middletown
a department to be known as the "Finance Department."
[Amended 9-22-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986; 4-23-2007 by L.L. No.
1-2007; 12-18-2012 by L.L. No. 2-2012]
A. Appointment.
There shall be appointed by the Mayor a Treasurer, who shall be head
of the Finance Department and who shall have qualifications as set
forth by the Civil Service Commission.
B. Term of
office. The Treasurer shall hold office during the pleasure of the
Mayor, shall have a three-year appointment and may be either a resident
or nonresident of the City.
C. Approval.
The appointment of the Treasurer shall be submitted to the Common
Council for approval.
D. Subordinates;
expenditures.
(1) The
Treasurer may appoint and remove such subordinates as needed.
(2) The
Treasurer may incur such expenses as are provided for by the Board
of Estimate and Apportionment and approved by the Common Council in
accordance with the laws, rules, policies and requirements established
by the State of New York and the City of Middletown.
E. Duties.
The Treasurer shall perform such duties as may be required by the
Mayor and shall have responsible charge of all financial business
for the City.