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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION

La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 2.12 City Treasurer

La Puente Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Puente

Cite as: La Puente Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sections:

  • 2.12.010 Appointment of city treasurer.

  • 2.12.020 Powers and duties.

  • 2.12.030 Bond.

  • 2.12.040 Compensation.

2.12.010 Appointment of city treasurer.

The city treasurer will be appointed by the city council. The city council may appoint the city manager, director of administrative services, or the finance manager, to serve as the city treasurer. The city treasurer is not required to be a resident or an elector in the city.

(Ord. 929 § 1, 2014: Ord. 914 § 1, 2011: Ord. 777 § 1, 1999: Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1998)

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2.12.020 Powers and duties.

The city treasurer will have all the powers, duties and responsibilities that are prescribed by the laws of the state, ordinances of the city, and the city’s classification plan for this position. If the director of administrative services or the finances manager is appointed to serve as the city treasurer, he or she shall report to the city manager. If the city manager is appointed to serve as the treasurer, he or she shall report to the city council.

(Ord. 929 § 2, 2014: Ord. 914 § 2, 2011: Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1998)

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2.12.030 Bond.

Upon taking office, the city treasurer must execute a bond in an amount approved by resolution of the city council. This bond will be in conformity with the bonds of public officers and with all applicable provisions of the Government Code and shall be included within a master bond in accordance with Government Code Section 1481.

(Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1998)

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2.12.040 Compensation.

The compensation of the city treasurer will be established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1998)

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