There shall be a Department of Municipal Finance (hereinafter
"Department") responsible for the performance of the accounting and
financial activities of the City. The Department shall assume all
of the duties and responsibilities related to accounting and financial
activities which prior to the adoption of this article were performed
by or under the authority of the City Auditor. The Department may
have such additional powers, duties and responsibilities with respect
to accounting and financial-related functions and activities as may
from time to time be provided by ordinance.