Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.275 Finance Department

There is created a functional unit of city government known as the finance department, under the general administration of the city manager, which shall be under the direction and control of the director of finance.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

The department shall be responsible for providing the following functions:

A. Establish and administer a centralized system of financial administration for the city, including activities relating to accounting, budgeting and auditing as required by the city manager and subject to the limitation of the Charter;

B. Issue business licenses and permits and administer related matters;

C. Administer the treasury of the city;

D. Issue and collect bills for the electric, water and refuse utilities and for various other city services as required;

E. Administer and supervise the issuance of bonds, certificates of participation, and other financial instruments of the city, community development commission, and various authorities established by the city;

F. Perform such other related duties as shall be required by law, ordinance or the city manager.

(Ord. No. 7426, § 3, 6-17-2024; Ord. 6832, § 7, 2000; Ord. 6229, § 2 (part), 1987)

Whenever a state statute, rule or regulation or a city ordinance, resolution or motion imposes a duty upon the "city controller," or the "city assessor, tax and license collector," the duty shall be performed by the director of finance.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)