The Finance Director shall perform those functions performed by the auditor and treasurer of a city under the general laws of Ohio. He or she shall have the authority to appoint lesser officials of the Department of Finance with the advice and consent of the Mayor.
He or she shall be the fiscal officer of the City, and shall be responsible for the accounting, collection and custody of funds and control over disbursements. He or she shall countersign all bonds and notes issued by the City and perform such other functions as may be assigned by ordinance or order of the Mayor.
The Finance Director shall be a full-time position, and the Director must reside within the City limits of Defiance. If not a resident at the time of appointment, he or she must become a resident and elector within six (6) months after taking office.