Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code Ch. 2.12 Director

2.12.010 - Office created.¶

There is created and established the office of director of finance. The office of director of finance may be combined with any other office or position not inconsistent therewith.

(Prior code § 268)

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2.12.020 - Bond.¶

The director of finance shall execute a surety bond in an amount set by the city manager, the premium on which shall be paid by the city.

(Prior code § 270)

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2.12.030 - Powers and duties.¶

The director of finance shall be the head of the finance department of the city, and shall have the power and shall be required to:

A. Have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the city;

B. Compile the budget expense and income estimates for the city manager;

C. Maintain a general accounting system for the city government and each of its officers, departments and agencies;

D. 1.

Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all moneys and audit of all expenditures to insure that budget appropriations are not exceeded,

Audit all purchase orders before issuance to insure that sufficient funds are appropriated and available,
Audit and approve before payment of bills, invoices, payrolls, demands or charges against the city government and with the advice of the city attorney, when necessary, determine the regularity, legality and correctness of such claims, demands or charges,
Prepare and submit to the city council periodically a register of audited demands with his affidavit attached thereto as provided in the Government Code;

E. 1.

Submit to the city council periodic statements 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;

F. Supervise the keeping of current inventories of all property of the city by all city departments, offices and agencies;

G. Perform all the financial and accounting duties heretofore imposed upon the city clerk, and the city clerk shall be relieved of such duties, including all such duties imposed upon the city clerk by Sections 40802 through 40805 of the Government Code of the state;

H. Perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him by law or by this code.

(Prior code § 269)

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