(A) The City Treasurer shall keep all moneys belonging to the city that are in his or her hands, separate and distinct from his or her own moneys, and he or she is expressly prohibited from using, either directly or indirectly, any city moneys or warrants in his or her custody and keeping for his or her own use and benefit or for the use and benefit of any other person.
(B) Any violation of this section shall subject the Treasurer to immediate removal from office by the Mayor and Council.
(C) In the case of his or her removal, the Mayor and Council, voting jointly, shall appoint a successor, who shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(2000 Code, § 2.08.150)