(A) The Chairperson, with the advice and consent of the governing body, may appoint a Municipal Bookkeeper who shall be responsible for billing and collection of all sewer and water fees and for collection of any delinquent fees which should arise. He or she shall keep all money belonging to the municipality separate and distinct from his or her own money. He or she shall keep a separate account for each fund or appropriation, and the debits and credits belonging thereto. He or she shall issue duplicate receipts for all money received by him or her for the municipality. He or she shall give to every person paying money into the municipality a receipt therefor, specifying the date of payment and the amount paid.
(B) All money collected shall be immediately transferred to the Municipal Treasurer. The Municipal Bookkeeper shall keep his or her books and accounts open for inspection by any citizen of the municipality at any reasonable time.
(C) The Municipal Bookkeeper may be removed at any time by the Chairperson with the approval of the governing body.
(Prior Code, § 1-208)