[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Phillipsburg as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-25-1994 by Ord. No. O:94-1 (Ch. 31A, Art. I of the 1969 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN
That plan as approved by ordinance.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Chief Financial Officer of the Town of Phillipsburg.
FISCAL YEAR
The twelve-month period ending December 31.
At least once a fiscal year, the governing body shall, by resolution, designate the depositories for the Town of Phillipsburg in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14.
The Cash Management Plan shall be subject to the annual audit conducted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4.
The governing body shall pass a resolution at its first meeting of the fiscal year designating the municipal official who shall make and be responsible for municipal deposits and investments.
The Chief Financial Officer shall invest, at his discretion, in any investment instrument as approved by the State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.1.
A. 
The Chief Financial Officer shall record all investments in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.2.
B. 
At a minimum, the Chief Financial Officer shall:
(1) 
Keep a record of investments.
(2) 
Keep a cash position record which reveals, on a daily basis, the status of the cash in its bank accounts.
A. 
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that the accounting system provides regular information concerning the cash position and investment performance.
B. 
All moneys shall be turned over to the Chief Financial Officer and deposited in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.
C. 
The Chief Financial Officer is authorized and directed to invest surplus funds of the Town of Phillipsburg as the availability of the funds permit. In addition, it shall be the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer to minimize the possibility of idle cash by depositing the moneys in interest-bearing accounts whenever practical and in the best interest of the Town of Phillipsburg.
D. 
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that funds are borrowed for capital projects in a timely fashion.