The Department of Administration and Finance
shall be divided into the following divisions:
In all cases where the duty is not expressly
charged to any other department or office, it shall be the duty of
the Director of Administration and Finance to act to promote, secure
and preserve the financial and property interest of the City.
A. Fiscal supervision over officers. The Director of
Administration and Finances shall exercise general supervision over
all officers of the City regarding the proper management of the fiscal
concerns of their respective offices.
B. Examination of departments' books. The Director of
Administration and Finance shall examine the books of each department
monthly, and see that they are kept in proper form.
C. Supervision and reports. The Director of Administration
and Finance shall see that officers receiving money pay the same into
the City Treasury, when such is required, and shall see that all necessary
financial reports are made by officers. The Director shall report
all delinquencies in such payments or reports to the Mayor and Council.
D. Default of officers. Upon the default of any officer of the City to comply with Subsection
C herein, it shall be the duty of the Director of Administration and Finance to report such default to the Mayor who shall direct the City Attorney to take immediate legal measures for the recovery of the amount for which such office may be in default.
E. Condemnation proceedings; tax redemptions; special
funds. The Director of Administration and Finance shall pay out on
his or her own warrant such money as may be due persons entitled thereto
pursuant to condemnation proceedings, or for the redemption of property
sold for taxes, and all special trust funds.
F. Vouchers or warrants; time limit. The Director of
Administration and Finance shall approve or disapprove for disbursement
all vouchers or warrants for all bills, claims or demands against
the City within seven days of the receipt of the same by his or her
office. Disapproval of such vouchers and warrants shall be immediately
reported in writing to the Council.