The Finance Director shall have the powers that would otherwise rest in the offices of Clerk and Treasurer, or the combined office of Clerk-Treasurer under Ohio law, unless otherwise resting in the Clerk of Council, as described in this Charter or properly adopted ordinance.
The Finance Director shall appoint the Tax Administrator and employees of the finance department, provided such positions are first authorized by the Council. Such appointments shall be subject to approval by the Mayor and shall be in writing and filed with the Finance Director.
The Finance Director shall demand and receive, and deposit in the Village treasury from the County Treasurer, taxes levied and assessments made and certified to the County Auditor by the Council of the Village and placed on the tax list by such auditor for collection, monies, from persons authorized to collect or required to pay them, accruing to the Village from any judgments fines, penalties, forfeitures, licenses, and costs taxed in Mayor's Court and debts due to the Village. Such funds shall be disbursed by the Finance Director on the order of any person authorized by law or ordinance to issue orders therefore.
The Finance Director shall keep the books of the Village, exhibit accurate statements of all monies received and expended, of all the property owned by the Village and the income derived there-from, and of all taxes and assessments. He/She shall communicate to Council, on a monthly basis, a statement of the finances of the Village, and such other information relating thereto, or other reports as may be requested by Council.