Chapter 2.15
DEPARTMENTS
Sections:
Article I. Department of Finance
2.15.020 Duties and responsibilities.
2.15.030 Departmental reports.
2.15.060 Financial and accounting duties of City Clerk transferred.
2.15.070 Deputy Directors of Finance.
Article I. Department of Finance
2.15.010 Established.
In order to establish a central area for the uniform processing and development of all fiscal and budgetary functions, there is hereby established a Department of Finance.
(Code 1965, § 2701; Code 2002, § 2-221. Ord. No. 596)
2.15.020 Duties and responsibilities.
The Department of Finance shall be vested and charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Maintain and operate the general accounting system of the city and of each of the respective divisions and services thereof;
(2) Perform such accounting functions and duties in accordance with the latest and most modern accounting methods as the science of accounting progresses;
(3) Keep and maintain, or prescribe and require the keeping and maintaining, of inventory records of municipal properties necessary in accordance with modern municipal accounting practices;
(4) Assume, maintain, and perform all functions and duties relating to the administration of taxes, licenses, and permit fees levied or charged by the city and of the collection thereof;
(5) Assume and perform all municipal functions and duties relating to the preparation, auditing, presenting, and disbursement of contract claims and demands against the city, including payrolls;
(6) Assist in the purchase of all supplies, goods, wares, merchandise, equipment, and materials which may be required by the city;
(7) Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and in the administration thereof.
(Code 1965, § 2702; Code 2002, § 2-222. Ord. No. 596; Ord. No. 687)
2.15.030 Departmental reports.
The Department of Finance shall prepare and present to the City Council, in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the city, the following reports:
(1) A quarterly, or more frequently as may be desired, statement of all receipts, disbursements, and balances of the city;
(2) An annual statement or report of the financial condition of the city;
(3) Such other financial reports as may be required.
(Code 1965, § 2703; Code 2002, § 2-223. Ord. No. 596)
2.15.040 Additional duties.
The Department of Finance shall perform such additional duties and functions as may be hereafter prescribed or required by the City Council.
(Code 1965, § 2704; Code 2002, § 2-224. Ord. No. 596)
2.15.050 Director of Finance.
The Department of Finance shall be directed by the Director of Finance, who shall:
(1) Supervise the Department of Finance;
(2) Cooperate with the City Treasurer and other officials of the city in establishing and maintaining sufficient and satisfactory procedures and controls over municipal revenues and expenditures in all departments, divisions, and services of the city in accordance with modern accounting practice.
(Code 1965, § 2705; Code 2002, § 2-225. Ord. No. 596)
2.15.060 Financial and accounting duties of City Clerk transferred.
In accordance with the provisions of Government Code §§ 37209 and 40805.5, the financial and accounting duties imposed upon the City Clerk under Government Code §§ 40802--40805 are hereby transferred to the Director of Finance.
(Code 1965, § 2706; Code 2002, § 2-226. Ord. No. 596)
2.15.070 Deputy Directors of Finance.
With the consent of the City Council, the Director of Finance may appoint one or more Deputy Directors of Finance who, during the Director’s absence, shall have all powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Director of Finance.
(Code 1965, § 2707; Code 2002, § 2-227. Ord. No. 596)