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 Cortez
 Code of Ordinances
 Article VII. Finance Administration.

  § 2. Powers and duties of director.  

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  • The director of finance shall have charge of the financial records and general and special funds of the city and shall collect, receive, and disburse all money belonging to the city, and shall have all other duties required to administer properly the financial affairs of the city; to that end he shall have authority and shall be required to:

    (a)

    Maintain a general accounting system for the city government of each of its offices, departments, and agencies, exercise budgetary control over the same in accordance with the budget and annual appropriation ordinance; prescribe the form of receipts, requisitions, warrants, and other evidence of income and disbursements; audit before payment all bills, invoices, payrolls, and other claims and charges against the city government; determine the regularity, legality, and correctness of such claims, demands or charges.

    (b)

    Advise the city manager of the budget requirements of the department of finance and furnish estimates and information concerning other departments, agencies and boards as requested by the city manager.

    (c)

    Advise departments of remaining allotments.

    (d)

    Disburse funds in a manner which will assure that budget appropriations are not exceeded and that payments are not illegally made.

    (e)

    Collect and hold all city funds; invest funds as directed by the council by resolution; be responsible for all trust funds.

    (f)

    Serve as custodian of all bonds, documents, and other evidence of indebtedness owned by the city or under its control.

    (g)

    Issue all licenses and collect the fees therefor, except as otherwise provided ordinance; collect or receive funds of every description belonging to, due to or accruing to the city, including fines, forfeitures, penalties, taxes, water rentals and sewer fees.

    (h)

    Submit to the council through the city manager a monthly statement of all accounts and funds, including trust and custodial funds, such report to show receipts and disbursements and remaining budget allotments sufficiently itemized in detail to show the exact financial condition of the city.

    (i)

    Examine and approve all purchase contracts, orders, and other documents by which the city incurs financial obligations, having previously ascertained that moneys have been appropriated and allotted and will be available when the obligations become due and payable.

    (j)

    Advise the city manager of any financial irregularity in any department.

(Ord. No. 744, § 1.)