The City Treasurer shall have the power to:
A. 
Receive on behalf of the City all taxes, assessments, license fees, and other revenues of the City, or for the collection of which the City is responsible, and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County, State, or Federal Governments, or from any court, or from any office, department, or agency of the City.
B. 
Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City of any office, department, or agency of the City government and deposit or cause be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council, or, if no such resolution be adopted, then is such depository designated in writing by the City Manager, and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling, depositing, and securing of public funds.
C. 
Pay out monies only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in the City Charter.
D. 
Prepare and submit to the Chief Financial Officer monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances, and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council.
E. 
Manage the business license functions of the City.
(4288-4/23, 4346-3/3/2026)
The City Treasurer shall be the head of the City Treasurer's Department and shall be elected by the voters. The City Treasurer shall have the duties set forth in the City Charter, and the following duties:
A. 
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates all programs and activities of the City Treasurer's Department.
B. 
Determines and directs department policies, procedures, and organization.
C. 
Obtains quotes for the investment of funds under his or her control, authorizes purchases, maintains documentation, receives payments, schedules maturities, authorizes fund transfers, calculates and makes daily repurchase agreements, and establishes and maintains an Investment Policy pursuant to the California Government Code.
D. 
Establishes and controls all bank accounts, negotiates services and contracts with bank, makes daily deposits, handles returned checks and reconciliation thereof.
E. 
Collects monies owed to the City whether by tax, fee, charge, judgment, settlement or otherwise; utilizes letters, phone calls, and collection agencies as required; and may write off uncollectible items up to $10,000 without further authorization, between $10,000 and $50,000 with the prior approval of the City Manager and in excess of $50,000 with City Council approval only.
F. 
Makes cash flow projections on a weekly and monthly basis.
G. 
Manages the business license operation, including the issuance of permits, receipting of oil well royalties, and the transient occupancy tax.
H. 
Receives all City monies including taxes, fees, water, sewer and trash fees, including oil well royalties and transient occupancy taxes.
I. 
Maintains all trusts, bonds, security agreements, and funds for the City, including the filing, depositing, refunds and releases, letters of release, and inquiries relating thereto.
J. 
Prepares, submits, and administers the annual budget for his or her department.
K. 
Performs such other duties and has such other powers as the City Council may establish hereafter by resolution consistent with the City Charter.
L. 
Administer and enforce all Municipal Code regulations regarding the collection of monies owed to the City.
(4288-4/23, 4346-3/3/2026)
The City Treasurer may, subject to the approval of the City Council, appoint such Deputy or Deputies to assist the City Treasurer, or to act for him or her, in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter, at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe.
(4288-4/23)
All funds previously created and/or designated by ordinance shall continue and be maintained until expressly eliminated or otherwise disposed of by ordinance.
(4288-4/23)