[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Falmouth Annual Town Meeting 4-2-2012, Art. 15. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established in the Town of Falmouth a Department
of Finance (hereinafter referred to as the "department"). This bylaw
and the department it creates shall be deemed consistent with the
provisions of the Falmouth Home Rule Charter.
A.
The department shall include and absorb the present functions, duties
and responsibilities of the Assessing Department, the Treasurer, the
Collector, the Accountant and the Chief Purchasing Officer. The Town
Manager may designate these offices as divisions of the department
or otherwise arrange them as deemed necessary or expedient. The department
shall be managed by a Finance Director.
B.
The department's functions shall include, but shall not be limited
to, the following:
(1)
Coordination of all financial services and activities of the Town;
(2)
Provide support and serves as liaison to the Finance Committee;
(3)
To assist the Town Manager in the preparation of the annual operating
budget and annual capital budget; and
(4)
To assist the Town Manager in long-range financial planning, including
the forecasting of revenue and expenditures and the general financial
condition of the Town.
A.
The Finance Director shall be appointed by the Town Manager in accordance with § C5-4A of the Falmouth Home Rule Charter. The Finance Director shall be a person particularly qualified by education, training and experience to perform the duties of the position and shall be bonded on an annual basis, at Town expense.
B.
The Director shall exercise administrative control and management
of the department and may serve, ex officio, as the Accountant, Treasurer
or Collector of the Town; provided, however, the director shall not
serve, ex officio, as the Treasurer or Collector and the Accountant
at the same time.
