The manager shall appoint a finance officer, whose duties shall be to:
(1) keep the books and accounts of the city;
(2) receive and disburse all monies of the city as required by state law;
(3) countersign and preaudit all checks, drafts, contracts, purchase orders, or other documents obligating city funds;
(4) report to the council concerning the finances of the city, as they may require;
(5) maintain all records of the bonded debt of the city and maintain sinking funds;
(6) supervise the investment of idle funds; and
(7) perform other duties assigned by the general statutes, the city charter, or by the council.
State Law Reference: Duties of the finance officer, G.S. 159-25; fiscal control generally. G.S. 159-7 cl scq.