§ 56. Same—Powers and duties.

The finance department shall have the authority and be required to:

(1)

Administer the financial affairs of the city in accordance with ordinances enacted by the council.

(2)

Prepare the budget for the city manager and assist him in its administration after authorization by the council as required by this Charter.

(3)

Maintain accounting control over the finances of the city government, and perform such other duties pertaining to the financial affairs of the city as the council may require.

(4)

Control the purchase, storage and distribution of all supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services now or hereafter required by the council.

(5)

Reserved.

(6)

Collect, have custody of, and disburse all funds belonging to the city, subject to the provisions of this Charter and ordinances enacted thereunder; have custody as fiduciary of all funds of the city; keep a record of investments; have custody of all bonds and certificates of city indebtedness, including bonds and certificates unissued or cancelled; and the receipt and delivery of city bonds and certificates of transfer, registration, and exchange.

(Ord. No. 85965, § 1 (Prop. 1), 5-5-97)