Chapter 2.48
CITY TREASURER

Sections:

2.48.010    Powers and duties.

2.48.020    Compensation and benefits.

2.48.030    Qualifications.

2.48.010 Powers and duties.

All statutory duties and responsibilities not heretofore transferred to the county, the city manager or the finance director, which are now performed by the city treasurer, are transferred to the city clerk, who is ordered to perform all such duties, including but not limited to those duties required by law.

The city treasurer shall countersign warrants and serve on the local tax oversight board. (Ord. 24-06 § 6; Ord. 11-09 § 1).

2.48.020 Compensation and benefits.

The city treasurer shall receive a $200.00 per month stipend and related retirement benefit but no other benefits. (Ord. 11-09 § 1).

2.48.030 Qualifications.

The city treasurer is an elected position so the only qualifications are that the individual be a registered voter of the city. Therefore, the following qualifications are desirable, but not required.

A. Knowledge of:

1. Municipal revenue sources;

2. Methods, practices and principles related to the investment of city idle funds;

3. Basic assessment district and bond financing techniques; and

4. Methods, practices and principles related to evaluating municipal cash flow needs.

B. Ability to:

1. Invest city idle funds in a wise and prudent manner;

2. Meet the public and provide required information pleasantly and efficiently;

3. Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms;

4. Establish and maintain complex and extensive financial record keeping systems and files;

5. Operate and use a variety of office equipment;

6. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. (Ord. 11-09 § 1).