Huntington Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.15 Finance Department

There is hereby established a Finance Department which shall include the staff functions of finance, and purchasing.

(3752-11/06)

The objectives of the Department shall be to establish, facilitate and maintain support to City operating departments.

(3752-11/06)

The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed by the City Manager. The Chief Financial Officer shall have the following powers and duties:

A. Direct, plan, organize and coordinate programs and activities of the Finance Department.

B. Establish and maintain a system of financial procedures, accounts and controls for the City government and each of its offices, officers, departments and agencies.

C. Provide direction for the control of all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not exceeded.

D. Direct and administer the City's centralized purchasing function with regard to procurement of all supplies, services and equipment for all City departments and agencies of the City.

E. Administer and enforce all Municipal Code regulations regarding finance, and purchasing.

(3807-8/08, 3907-3/11, 4086-5/16, 4288-4/23, 4346-3/3/2026)

The Chief Financial Officer, with the approval of the City Manager, shall appoint all other officers, assistants, deputies and employees of the Finance Department.

(3907-3/11, 4086-5/16)

In accordance with Government Code Sections 37209 and 40805.5, the financial and accounting duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Government Code Sections 40802 through 40805 are hereby transferred to the Chief Financial Officer.

(3907-3/11, 4086-5/16)