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)
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 40805.5 and 37209
of the government code, the financial and accounting duties imposed
upon the city clerk under Sections 40802 through 40805 of the government
code are hereby transferred to the director of finance.
(Prior code § 2.77)
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)
