Chapter 2.08
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Sections:
2.08.010 Position established.
2.08.040 Limited authority to write off uncollectible debt.
2.08.010 Position established.
There is established the position of finance director in and for the city of Buckley. The position is established in lieu of, but with the same powers and responsibilities as, the position of city treasurer as defined by law. (Ord. 03-15 § 2, 2015).
2.08.020 Appointment.
The mayor shall have the power of appointment and removal of the finance director. Such appointment and removal shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 03-15 § 2, 2015).
2.08.030 Powers and duties.
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the finance director shall be subject to the direction, authority and supervision of the city administrator, and shall include, without limitation, the following:
(1) Receive and safely keep all monies which come into the city treasury, and follow all laws of the state of Washington regarding the accountability therefor;
(2) Keep such books and accounts and make reports as required by the office of the state auditor;
(3) Exercise the duties and authority of the city treasurer as provided by Chapter 35A.42 RCW;
(4) Exercise the duties and authority of auditing officer as provided by RCW 42.24.080 as applicable to the city. (Ord. 03-15 § 2, 2015).
2.08.040 Limited authority to write off uncollectible debt.
The finance director, or authorized representative, is authorized to refer delinquent accounts including, but not limited to, fees, taxes, penalties and interest of the city or any of its departments to an agency for collection and to write off accounts that are over one year old in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per account. This write-off option shall be utilized only after the finance director reasonably determines the debt to be uncollectible; provided, that such debt shall not exceed $1,000. Prior to assigning any account to a collection agency, the director, or authorized representative, shall ensure that the procedural requirements of RCW 19.16.500, or any successor statute, have been met. Any debt that totals more than $1,000 shall not be written off without prior city council approval. (Ord. 03-15 § 2, 2015).
2.08.050 Salary.*
The finance director shall receive a salary in such amount as adopted by the annual city salary ordinance. (Ord. 03-15 § 2, 2015).
* Code reviser’s note: Ord. 03-15 adds these provisions as Section 2.08.040. They have been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of section numbering.