There is established the position of finance director in and for the city of Sultan. The position is established in lieu of, but with the same powers and responsibilities as, the position of city treasurer as defined by law.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
The mayor shall have the power of appointment and removal of the finance director. Such appointment and removal shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the finance director shall be subject to the direction, authority and supervision of the city administrator, and shall include, without limitation, the following:
A. 
Receive and safely keep all monies which come into the city treasury, and follow all laws of the state of Washington regarding the accountability therefor;
B. 
Keep such books, accounts and make such reports as required by the Office of the State Auditor;
C. 
Exercise the duties and authority of the city treasurer as provided by Chapter 35A.42 RCW;
D. 
Exercise the duties and authority of auditing officer as provided by RCW 42.24.080 as applicable to the city;
E. 
In the absence of the city clerk to perform all the duties of the city clerk as provided by law.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
A deputy finance director or clerk, and a utility clerk, may be appointed by the city administrator. In the absence of the finance director, the deputy finance director or the deputy clerk shall have all of the powers and duties of the finance director.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
The finance director, before entering upon the discharge of her/his duties, shall take and subscribe to an oath of office.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
If available, the city shall subscribe to and maintain blanket bond coverage by and through its insurance authority. Such coverage shall be bound for the finance director before she/he enters upon the discharge of her/his official duties and shall be in an amount of not less than $10,000.
Should blanket bond coverage not be available, the finance director, before entering upon the discharge of her/his duties, shall enter into an individual faithful performance bond in the amount of not less than $10,000 with a surety approved by the mayor. The premium on such individual faithful performance bond shall be paid by the city.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)
The finance director shall receive a salary in such amount as the city council may from time to time establish by ordinance for a permanent hire, and such amount as the mayor may negotiate and the city council approve by resolution for an interim appointment.
(Ord. 900-06 § 2)