The City Treasurer’s administrative duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Make and certify copies of all records, books and papers in the Treasurer’s possession on the payment of fees that are allowed county clerks, which must be paid into the city treasury;
(B) Make and keep a finance book, and all other books and papers on file in the City Treasurer’s office;
(C) Perform such other and further duties as the City Council may prescribe;
(D) All duties and responsibilities delegated to City Treasurer in the administration of municipal general obligation bonds, municipal taxes and special improvement districts in accordance with state law. Present, as requested by the City Council or the Mayor, a full and detailed statement of money received and money disbursed;
(E) Exercises full responsibility for the city finances by developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and priorities; establishing, within city policy; and communicating and coordinating financial activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
(F) Works with the Mayor, City Council, Chief Administrative Officer and department heads to ensure city’s finances are balanced, and there is a continuity of standards and policies across all city departments;
(G) Provides staff assistance to the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, City Clerk and City Council, and advises them on pending issues through the preparation and presentation of reports and other necessary correspondence;
(H) Ensures the functionality of front counter operations by monitoring financial and utility billing transactions;
(I) Oversee a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations as assigned by the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer and/or the City Clerk in order to recommend city ordinances, programs, policies and procedures as appropriate, and present these findings at City Council meetings, work sessions and/or public hearings;
(J) Represents the city’s interests on or with various committees, boards and groups as appointed, assigned and/or approved by the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer and/or the City Clerk;
(K) Establishes and maintains the chart of accounts and fund structure for the city;
(L) Assist with the development and implementation of a strategic plan of goals, objectives, and priorities and its supporting budget to meet the operational needs of the city;
(M) Perform such other duties as prescribed; and
(N) Attend all City Council meetings, Finance Committee meetings or any other committee meetings that require City Treasurer involvement.
(Prior Code, § 2.12.030) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 2019-6, passed 8-19-2019)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see MCA §§ 7-4-4501 and 7-4-4502