Buena Park Municipal Code Ch. 3.00 Director of Finance

Note: As to requirement that city manager keep city council advised as to financial condition of city, see Section 2.16.200 of this code. As to preparation and administration of budget by city manager, see Section 2.16.210. As to preparation of salary plan by city manager, see Section 2.16.220. As to fees and charges for collection of garbage and rubbish, see Chapter 8.12. As to taxation generally, see Chapters 3.08 through 3.24 of this title. As to water rates, see Sections 3.36.070 through 3.36.120.

The office of director of finance of the city is created and established, pursuant to Section 40805.5 of the California Government Code.

(Prior code § 10-1)

The director of finance shall be appointed by the city manager and be subject to removal or suspension by the city manager.

(Prior code § 10-2)

The financial and accounting duties imposed on the city clerk by Sections 40802 through 40805 of the Government Code, and all additions or amendments thereto, are hereby transferred to the director of finance.

(Prior code § 10-3)

The director of finance shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the city under the direction of the city manager, and be head of the finance department of the city.

(Prior code § 10-4)

The director of finance shall compile the budget expense and income estimates for the city manager.

(Prior code § 10-5)

The director of finance shall maintain a general accounting system for the city government and each of its offices, departments and agencies.

(Prior code § 10-6)

The director of finance shall supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all money, and have control of all expenditures, to ensure that budget appropriations are not exceeded. He or she shall also:

A. Audit all purchase orders before issuance;

B. Audit and approve, before payment, all bills, invoices, payrolls, demands or charges against the city government; and

C. With the advice of the city attorney, when necessary, determine the regularity, legality and correctness of such claims, demands or charges.

(Prior code § 10-7; amended during 1990 codification)

The director of finance shall see that all taxes, assessments, license fees and other revenues of the city for whose collection the city is responsible, and all other money receivable by the city from the county, state or federal governments, or from any court, office, department or agency of the city, are collected.

(Prior code § 10-8)

The director of finance shall submit to the city council, through the city manager, a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements, in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the city, and, as of the end of each fiscal year, submit a complete financial statement and report.

(Prior code § 10-9)

The director of finance shall supervise the keeping of current inventories of all property of the city by all city departments, offices and agencies.

(Prior code § 10-10)

The director of finance shall perform such other duties consistent with this chapter as may be required of him or her by resolution of the city council.

(Prior code § 10-11)