In order to establish a central area for the uniform processing and development of all fiscal and budgetary functions, there is established a department of finance.
(Prior code § 2.72)
The department of finance shall be vested and charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Maintain and operate the general accounting system of the city and of each of the respective divisions and services thereof;
(2) 
Perform such accounting functions and duties in accordance with the latest and most modern accounting methods as the science of accounting progresses;
(3) 
Keep and maintain, or to prescribe and require the keeping and maintaining of inventory records of municipal properties necessary in accordance with modern municipal accounting practices;
(4) 
Assume, maintain and perform all functions and duties relating to the administration of taxes, licenses and permit fees levied or charged by the city, and of the collection thereof;
(5) 
Assume and perform all municipal functions and duties relating to the preparation, auditing, presenting and disbursement of claims and demands against the city, including payrolls;
(6) 
Assist in the purchase of all supplies, goods, wares, merchandise, equipment and material which may be required by the city;
(7) 
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and in the administration thereof.
(Prior code § 2.73)
The department of finance shall prepare and present to the city council in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the city, the following reports:
(1) 
A quarterly, or more frequently as may be desired, statement of all receipts, disbursements and balances of the city;
(2) 
An annual statement or report of the financial condition of the city;
(3) 
Such other financial reports as may be required.
(Prior code § 2.74)
The department of finance shall perform such additional duties and functions as may be hereafter prescribed or required by the city council.
(Prior code § 2.75)
The director of finance shall:
(1) 
Supervise the department of finance;
(2) 
Cooperate with the city treasurer and other officials of the city in establishing and maintaining sufficient and satisfactory procedures and controls over municipal revenues and expenditures in all departments, divisions and services of the city in accordance with modern municipal accounting practice.
(Prior code § 2.76)
The city manager shall appoint a director of finance to administer the activities of the finance department. Such appointment shall be subject to ratification by the city council.
(Prior code § 2.78; Ord. 1766, 2002)