There shall be a Department of Finance, the head of which shall be the Director of Finance, who shall be appointed and removed by Council and shall serve under the supervision of the City Manager.
The Director of Finance shall provide a bond with surety and in such amount as the Council may require by ordinance; the premium for such bond shall be paid for by the City.
The Director of Finance shall be the chief fiscal officer and shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the City and to that end he shall have authority and shall be required to keep the financial records of the City, exhibiting accurate statements of all moneys received and expended, of all property owned by the City, and of all taxes and assessments. He shall advise the City Manager 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. He shall collect all money due and payable to the City and shall be the custodian of all public money of the City and shall disburse the same as may be required by law or ordinance. He shall examine and audit the accounts of all other officers, employees, departments, boards and commissions, and shall assist the City Manager in the preparation and submission of appropriation measures, estimates, budgets, and other financial matters. He shall perform all other duties now or hereafter imposed on City Auditors and Treasurers under the laws of the State of Ohio and shall perform such other duties, consistent with his office, as may be required by the City Manager.
The Director of Finance shall be qualified by training and experience to discharge the duties of the Department of Finance in a capable manner. The Director of Finance shall have knowledge of municipal accounting and taxation and shall have had experience in budgeting and financial control.
The Council, by a majority affirmative vote, may designate an officer or employee of the City, who during absence or disability of, or during a vacancy in the office of Director of Finance, shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties and functions of the Director of Finance, under the title of Acting Director of Finance.
(Amended November 8, 1988; November 2, 1993)