The Division of Finance shall be under the direction of a Director of Finance who shall be accountable to the Manager. The Director of Finance and the Finance Division shall perform the following duties:
(a) Keep in proper books a full and accurate account of all the moneys received and disbursed by him on behalf of the Municipality as well as all outstanding sums due the Municipality and all orders and contracts upon which the Municipality is obligated;
(b) Receive and have custody of all moneys paid to the Municipality and to disburse Municipal moneys in accordance with the Municipal Charter and ordinances;
(c) Render a monthly report to Council reflecting the financial condition of the Municipality;
(d) Certify that funds are available according to law to pay all contracts, agreements, or other obligations for the expenditure of public funds entered into by any official of the Municipal government, and no such contract, agreement or other obligation shall be valid until so certified by him, or an agent designated by him. Such designation shall be made in writing and filed with the Clerk of Council.
(e) Keep an accurate account of the bonded debt of the Municipality and of the payment of interest and principal thereon;
(f) Prepare the municipal payroll;
(g) Prepare and submit such reports as may be required by law;
(h) Assist the Manager in preparing the preliminary draft of the annual budget; and
(i) Perform such other duties as may be required by the Manager.
(Ord. 17-2013. Passed 9-4-13.)