Section 114. Application for forfeiture or for specific performance.

   When an obligation or contract made on behalf of the City granting an easement, or creating a public duty, is being evaded or violated, the City Attorney shall likewise apply for the forfeiture or the specific performance thereof, as the nature of the case requires.

Section 115. Application for mandamus.

   In case any officer fails to perform any duty required by law, the City Attorney shall apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of mandamus to compel the performance of such duty.

Section 116. Action by taxpayer.

   In case the City Attorney, upon written request of any taxpayer, fails to make any application provided for in the three preceding sections, such taxpayer may institute suit or proceedings for such purpose in his or her own name on behalf of the City. No such suit or proceedings shall be entertained by any court until such request to the City Attorney shall first have been made, nor until the taxpayer shall have given security for the costs of the proceeding.

(Amended by electors 11-7-00)

Section 117. Action to enjoin contract.

   No action to enjoin the performance of a contract entered into, or the payment of any bonds or notes issued by the City, shall be brought or maintained unless commenced within one year from the date of such contract, bonds or notes.

Section 118. Power of the court on hearing.

   If the court hearing any such action is satisfied that the taxpayer had good cause to believe his or her allegations were well founded, or that they are sufficient in law, it shall make such order as the equity and justice of the case demand. In such case the taxpayer shall be allowed his or her costs, and if judgment be finally entered in his or her favor, he or she may be allowed as part of the costs a reasonable compensation for his or her attorney.

(Amended by electors 11-7-00)

Section 119. Director of Law to be City Solicitor.

   In addition to the duties imposed upon the Director of Law by this Charter, or required of the Director of Law by ordinance, he or she shall perform the duties which are imposed upon city solicitors by statute.

(Amended by electors 11-7-00)

Section 120. Duties of Director of Finance.

   The Director of Finance shall supervise the general financial policy of the City and shall be the chief fiscal officer of the City as defined by the laws of the State of Ohio. The Director of Finance shall establish, install, and maintain accounting procedures and systems in conformity with the laws of Ohio and shall prescribe the method of keeping accounts by all departments. He or she shall keep an account of all appropriations made by the Council and all expenditures made or contracted to be made under such appropriations. He or she shall supervise and control the various divisions of his or her department and perform such other duties as the Council may by ordinance require.

(Amended by electors 11-7-00)