A. Establishment: There shall be a Department of Finance, the head of which shall be the Director of Finance and shall serve at the will of Council.
B. Duties of the Finance Director: The Department of Finance shall perform those functions customarily performed by the Auditor and the Treasurer under State law. The Director of Finance shall be the fiscal officer of the City and shall be responsible for accounting, collection and custody of public funds, and control over disbursements. The Director of Finance shall advise the City Manager and the Council concerning the financial condition of the City and shall examine all payrolls, bills and other claims against the City and shall issue no warrants unless he finds that the claim is in proper form, correctly computed, duly approved and that an appropriation has been made therefore. The Finance Director shall counter sign all bonds and notes issued by the City and shall perform such other functions as may be assigned by ordinance or by order of the Council. (Amended 11-04-2003)