The director of finance shall further be vested and charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
To develop, maintain and operate the general accounting system of the city.
(2) 
To perform such accounting functions in accordance with modern accounting practices.
(3) 
To direct the preparation, auditing, and disbursement of claims and demands against the city, including payrolls.
(4) 
To devise and maintain adequate billing and collection procedures for all accounts receivable.
(5) 
To assume and perform all functions and duties relating to the collection and disbursement of all taxes, revenues, fees, fines, receipts and other moneys derived by the city in the conduct of its business.
(6) 
To purchase, or direct the purchasing of, all supplies, services, goods, wares, merchandise, equipment and material which may be required by the city, in accordance with the city purchasing regulations.
(7) 
To keep and maintain inventory records of all municipal properties.
(8) 
To prepare the annual budget for the approval of the city council and to maintain budgetary control on the final budget as adopted by the city council.
(9) 
To present to the city council reports in sufficient detail to describe the financial condition of the city, such reports shall relate to receipts, disbursements, and cash balance of the city funds on a quarterly basis or more frequently as may be desired.
(Prior code § 6-30; Ord. 417 § 4, 6-28-1965)
In the payment of claims and demands against the city, warrants and checks shall be drawn as follows:
(1) 
The mayor's signature shall be affixed to each warrant or check by rubber stamp or other mechanical device.
(2) 
The director of finance shall countersign each warrant or check by manual signature.
(Prior code § 6-31; Ord. 417 § 6, 6-28-1965)