The Finance Department shall be headed by the City Treasurer whose duties, qualifications, and responsibilities shall be as follows:
(A) Minimum qualifications of Treasurer:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(2) Be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED; and
(3) Have a minimum two (2) years full-time related experience; and
(4) Have a minimum associate degree in related field or two (2) years related experience for each year of education in lieu of degree.
(B) The position shall be full-time with full benefits package.
(C) The City Treasurer shall be an officer of the city and have direct responsibility to the Mayor within the Administration/Finance Department for all duties as outlined.
(D) Duties of City Treasurer:
(1) Disbursements and deposits of city funds with the assistance of the City Clerk, accounting for all funds of the city with the exception of the Utility Commission and preparation of financial statements of the city;
(2) Forward all employee withholdings, payment of bonds, taxes or other disbursements;
(3) Collection of all property, occupations, motel, vehicle, restaurant and insurance taxes, fees, reports, impoundments or other fees/charges for services and deposit into appropriate city accounts;
(4) Calculate tax assessments and present to Council, print tax bills, track delinquencies and calculate penalties;
(5) Prepare and sign all check disbursements with Mayor co-signing;
(6) Be the custodian of all accounts and funds of the city; maintain records in compliance with law;
(7) Assist other city officers in the operation of the city as necessary;
(8) Assist City Clerk and auditors with all financial audits of the city;
(9) Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the city budget;
(10) Other duties as assigned.
(Ord. 16-1981, passed 8-17-81; Am. Ord. 1-1986, passed 1-14-86; Am. Ord. 8-2007, passed 7-9-07; Am. Ord. 4-2008, passed 3-10-08)