(A) Establishment. The office of City Treasurer is hereby established.
(B) Appointment. The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Commission pursuant to KRS 83A.080 and may be removed by the City Commission at will.
(C) Oath and bond. No person shall be appointed or act as the City Treasurer unless such person has taken the oath required by Section 228 of the State Constitution, has provided a bond in the sum of $2,500 with corporate surety authorized to transact business in Kentucky and conditioned upon the performance of the duties specified herein, and has the following qualifications:
(1) Training and experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, or public administration supplemented by two years of responsible experience; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively the duties of the position is required. Knowledge at the CPA level may prove to be increasingly desirable for this position in the long-term.
(2) Special knowledge, skills, and abilities. Thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of municipal fiscal administration and accounting; thorough knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of banking practices and methods involved in the receipt and disbursement of money and in keeping bank cash and related fiscal records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental officials, and the public; analytical ability; thoroughness and accuracy; ability to present financial data clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; integrity; tact; patience; initiative and resourcefulness; orderliness; sound judgment; and precision are required.
(D) Functions, powers, and duties. Subject to the general supervision of the City Commission, the City Treasurer shall:
(l) Supervise and control the money, funds, and financial affairs of the city, and act as the Treasurer and chief financial officer thereof.
(2) Receive and safely keep all money belonging to the city and pay all obligations thereof as directed by statute, ordinance, or municipal or executive order; and prepare and maintain an accurate account of all receipts and expenditures of the city.
(E) Compensation. The compensation of the City Treasurer shall be a sum as set by ordinance, following the procedures set forth in § 31.02.
(Ord. 5-2-82, passed 3-11-82)