There is established the position of finance director in and for the city of Marysville. The position is established in lieu of, but with the same powers and responsibilities as, the position of city treasurer.
(Ord. 1180 § 1, 1981; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
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. 1180 § 2, 1981; Ord. 1596, 1988; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
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:
(1) 
Receive and safely keep all money which comes into the city treasury, and follow all laws of the state of Washington regarding the accountability therefor;
(2) 
Keep such books, accounts and make such reports as may be required by the division of municipal corporations of the office of the state auditor;
(3) 
Exercise the duties and authority of city treasurer as provided in RCW 35A.42.010, as applicable to the city;
(4) 
Exercise the duties and authority of auditing officer as provided in RCW 42.24.080, as applicable to the city.
(Ord. 1180 § 3, 1981; Ord. 1825, 1991; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
A deputy finance director may be appointed by the city administrator. In the absence of the finance director, the deputy shall have all the powers, duties and authority of the finance director.
(Ord. 1180 § 4, 1981; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The finance director, before entering upon the discharge of his/her duties, shall take and subscribe an oath of office.
(Ord. 2150 § 2, 1997; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The finance director, before entering upon the discharge of his/her official 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. 2150 § 2, 1997; Ord. 3213 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
The finance director shall receive a salary in such amount as the city council may from time to time establish by ordinance.
(Ord. 1180 § 6, 1981; Ord. 3278 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)