The department of director of finance is created and established.
The director of finance shall be appointed by the city manager and
shall hold office for and during the pleasure of the city manager.
(Ord. 87-12 Art. I § 1)
Before entering upon the duties of this department, the director
of finance shall be bonded to assure the faithful and honest performance
of his or her duties. The penal sum of the bond shall be in a reasonable
amount as recommended by the city attorney and fixed by the city manager.
(Ord. 87-12 Art. I § 2)
The director of finance shall have the following powers and
duties:
A.
To act
in all cases to promote, secure and preserve the financial and property
interests of the city;
B.
To perform
the duties imposed upon the city clerk by Government Code Sections
37200 through 37209 and Sections 40802 through 40805;
C.
To perform
the duties imposed upon the city treasurer by Government Code Sections
41000 through 41007;
D.
To serve
as chief fiscal officer of the city and to assist and advise the city
manager and the city council in all matters pertaining to city finances;
E.
To develop
accounting policies, procedures and forms for bookkeeping and processing
of claims and demands, expenditures, purchases, budget data, payroll,
subventions, taxes and other fiscal matters;
F.
To supervise
all accounting functions, including payrolls, accounts receivable
and payable, purchasing, billing and related accounting activities;
G.
To supervise
and control the administration of the approved city budget;
H.
To advise
and consult with the city manager regarding the preparation of revenue
and expenditure estimates and the form and organization of the annual
budget;
I.
To coordinate
and supervise the various municipal tax and revenue programs, including
transient occupancy tax, business licenses, utility user fees and
other fees, licenses and revenue;
J.
To prepare
financial statements and make studies and reports as required by law
or as directed by the city manager or city council;
K.
To administer,
supervise and maintain a sound investment program for the city in
accordance with legal requirements;
L.
To supervise
employees within the department of the director of finance;
M.
To perform
such additional duties as requested by the city manager or the city
council and as directed by other city ordinances.
(Ord. 87-12 Art. I § 3)
