Bradbury Municipal Code Ch. 3 Other Officers and Employees

(a) The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Council to perform the duties prescribed by law. Starting in April 2008 and every two years thereafter, the City Treasurer shall be appointed for a term of two years. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a term, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event that an appointment is not made, the City Treasurer then in office shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed and sworn. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the City Treasurer shall be subject to removal at any time, with or without cause, by motion of the City Council adopted by at least three affirmative votes.

(b) As per California Government Code, the City Treasurer's principal statutory duties include:

(1) Receive and safely keep all monies coming into the treasury (Government Code § 41001);

(2) Comply with all laws governing the depositing and securing of public funds (Government Code § 41002);

(3) Pay money only on warrants signed by legally designated persons (Government Code § 41003);

(4) Submit a monthly written report and accounting of receipts, disbursements, and fund balances to the City Clerk and the City Council (Government Code § 41004);

(5) Perform such duties relating to the collection of City taxes and license fees as are prescribed by ordinance (Government Code § 41005).

(6) Render to the City Council an annual statement of investment policy and quarterly reports.

(c) In addition to the duties prescribed by law as stated in Subsection (b) of this section, the City Treasurer shall:

(1) Review demands and warrants for approval by the City Council making a specific comparison between the receipts and invoices and the warrants.

(2) Prepare, review and sign an interoffice memorandum to the Mayor and members of the City Council stating that the demands and warrants have been reviewed by the City Treasurer prior to the presentation of the demands and warrants to the City Council for approval.

(3) Serve in an independent capacity to check the City's internal financial control procedures by verifying cash balances on hand at the end of each month, and by reviewing the monthly financial reports of receipts, disbursement and fund balances.

(4) Serve as an alternative source of review of expenses, receipts and disbursements to permit a thorough separation of functions, and to serve in such capacity in cases when it would be difficult or impossible to obtain separation of functions between the person authorizing and receiving payment.

(5) Provide an annual report for the City Council regarding its investments. The report may include the following information:

a. Verification that the City is investing according to the guidelines provided in the City investment policy.

b. A list of recommendations regarding the City's investments to ensure that the City receives the best return consistent with the requirements of State law.

(6) Review the monthly investment report.

(d) City staff and the City Finance Director will assist the City Treasurer in fulfilling the responsibilities required herein.

(Prior Code, § 2301; Ord. No. 326, § 2, 11-20-2012)

The City Clerk shall perform the duties prescribed by law. Any applications required to be filed with the City or fees required to be paid to the City, pursuant to the provisions of this Code, shall be filed with or paid to the City Clerk, unless otherwise provided by this Code.

(Prior Code, § 2302)

The City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby each required to execute to the City an official bond in a penal sum as set by resolution of the City Council. Such bond, renewal, or substitute thereof shall be maintained and kept in force by the incumbent of said office during the entire time that the incumbent occupies said office. The premiums on such bond shall be paid by the City. The term of such bond shall not exceed one year.

(Prior Code, § 2303)

State Law reference— Bonds of city officers and employees generally, Government Code § 36518 et seq.

The offices and positions in the City employment, other than those created or established by State law or by this Code, shall be fixed and established by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 2304)

The salaries and compensation of officers and employees of the City shall be as fixed and determined by the City Council, except those fixed herein.

(Prior Code, § 2305)

The City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Attorney shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 2306)