There shall be a Department of Finance, the head of which shall be the Finance Director. The Finance Director shall be appointed by and report to the Manager. The Manager shall consider all relevant factors including education and experience in the fields of accounting, taxation, budgeting, and finance in making the appointment. In such case where there is a vacancy in the office of the Finance Director, the Manager shall occupy the position until such time as someone is appointed to fill such vacancy, but will receive no additional compensation.
The Finance Director shall be the chief fiscal officer of the City. The Finance Director shall have the authority over, and shall be required to keep, the financial records of the City, exhibiting accurate statements of all monies received, expended, and encumbered, of all property owned by the City, and of all taxes and assessments. The Finance Director shall advise the Manager concerning the financial condition of the City and shall examine all payrolls, bills, and other claims against the City and shall issue no warrant unless the Finance Director finds that the claim is in proper form, correctly computed, duly approved, and that an appropriation has been made therefore. The Finance Director shall collect all monies due and payable to the City and shall be custodian of all public money of the City and shall disburse the same as may be required by law or ordinance. The Finance Director shall examine and audit the accounts of all other officers, employees, departments, boards and commissions, and shall assist the Manager in the preparation and submission of appropriation measures, estimates, budgets, and other financial matters. The Finance Director shall coordinate all other duties now or hereafter imposed on Auditors, Treasurers, and Tax Commissioners under the laws of the State of Ohio. The Finance Director shall also perform such other duties consistent with his or her office as may be required by this Charter, by the State statutes, by ordinance or resolution of Council, or as directed by the Manager.