There is established the office of Finance Director/Treasurer. The Finance Director/Treasurer shall be appointed by the Town Manager and serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager.
(Ord. 160, 1983; Ord. 256-95; Ord. 291-99; Ord. 294-99; Ord. 351-05)
In addition to the duties prescribed in this code, the Finance Director/Treasurer shall have the duties prescribed in Government Code Sections 37201 through 37210, including any amendments thereto.
The powers and duties of the Finance Director/Treasurer shall be as follows:
A. 
To maintain records readily reflecting the financial condition of the Town.
B. 
To cause the Town's annual financial report required by Government Code Section 53891 to be prepared and a summary to be published in accordance with Government Code Sections 40804 and 40805.
C. 
To countersign all Town warrants or checks, or to authorize signature by a deputy.
D. 
To audit all demands against the Town for money or damages.
E. 
To certify or approve payrolls or attendance records of Town officers and employees.
F. 
To disburse funds of the Town treasury on checks which have been allowed either by the Council, law, or Town officers authorized to allow the same.
G. 
To issue checks on the treasury for all debts and demands against the Town when the amounts are fixed by law, for interest and redemption of bonds issued by the Town, upon surrender and cancellation of such bonds or interest coupons, for salaries of officers and employees of the Town who are legally entitled to such salaries, and for all other demands authorized by law. Salary checks are to be drawn on the dates specified by the Town and at least twice monthly.
H. 
To be responsible for the internal audit function of the Town and designated agencies.
I. 
To collect all money due the Town unless in any given case the duty of collection is by this code given to another officer.
J. 
To be responsible for the investment of Town funds in accordance with this code and applicable state statutes.
K. 
To keep such accounts, receipts, and records, as shall be prescribed by the Town Manager.
L. 
To be responsible for the safekeeping of money received by the Town.
M. 
To make such recommendations to the Council regarding Town finances as the Finance Director/Treasurer may deem advisable.
N. 
To exercise general supervision over the Town's finances.
O. 
To possess such other powers and to perform such additional duties as are or may be prescribed by ordinance.
(Ord. 160, 1983; Ord. 256-95; Ord. 291-99; Ord. 294-99)
The Finance Director/Treasurer shall allow no payment:
A. 
Without first deducting any indebtedness due from the claimant to the Town, if notice of the indebtedness has been received.
B. 
In favor of any officers, employee, or individual having custody of any funds or collections for the Town, who is delinquent in making a required accounting.
(Ord. 294-99)
All references in this code to "Finance Director/Treasurer," "Finance Director," and/or "Treasurer," shall also mean "Administrative Services Director." The Administrative Services Director shall exercise all powers and duties of these positions enumerated in this code and/or in policies, resolutions, or procedures adopted by the Town Council.
(Ord. 23-525, 12/5/2023)