§ 2-3.401. Creation and Functions.

A Finance Department is hereby established. The functions of the Finance Department shall include:

(a)

Prepare and submit to the City Manager a monthly statement indicating the financial condition of the City; a complete financial statement and report at the end of each fiscal year; a proposed preliminary budget prior to the beginning of the next succeeding fiscal year.

(b)

Receive or collect all monies or revenues due the City; maintain custody of all public funds and securities belonging to or under the control of the City, depositing and investing funds in accordance with the principles of sound treasury management and the applicable law.

(c)

Maintain a general accounting system for the City government, supervising and controlling disbursements and expenditures, including payroll, through a system of budget control to assure that monies are available and appropriated.

(d)

On behalf of the City Manager procure materials, supplies and general services for the City and prepare and maintain a current inventory of all materials and supplies and an inventory of general assets belonging to the City.

(e)

Provide general office services to other departments of the City as may be determined appropriate.

(f)

Estimate, plan and program the City's financial activities, and advise the City Manager and other City officers.

(g)

Perform such other duties as the City Manager may direct.

(Added by Ord. 244-C.S., as amended by Ord. 2915-C.S., § 1, effective 8-4-94 and Ord. 3605-C.S., § 1, effective 7-24-14)