The city treasurer shall receive and safely keep all money the treasurer receives.
Other OfficersCity Treasurer
Section § 41001
The city treasurer's main responsibility is to accept and securely store all the money they receive.
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Section § 41002
The city treasurer must follow the rules about how to handle, deposit, and secure public and trust funds they manage. If the city has issued bonds, the treasurer must use an accounting and auditing system that follows standard accounting practices.
(a)CA Government Code § 41002(a) The city treasurer shall comply with all laws governing the deposit and securing of public funds and the handling of trust funds in his or her possession.
(b)CA Government Code § 41002(b) If the city has issued bonds, the city treasurer shall use a system of accounting and auditing that adheres to generally accepted accounting principles.
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Section § 41003
The city treasurer is only allowed to release funds if a warrant has been signed by the people who are legally authorized to do so.
The city treasurer shall pay out money only on warrants signed by legally designated persons.
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Section § 41004
The law requires the city treasurer to prepare a written report every month detailing all money received, spent, and the remaining balances in city funds.
This report must be submitted to the city clerk and a copy should also be filed with the city’s legislative body.
Regularly, at least once each month, the city treasurer shall submit to the city clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The city treasurer shall file a copy with the legislative body.
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Section § 41005
The city treasurer is responsible for collecting city taxes and license fees, and they must do so according to specific rules set by the city's laws.
The city treasurer shall perform such duties relative to the collection of city taxes and license fees as are prescribed by ordinance.
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Section § 41006
The city treasurer has the authority to hire deputies to assist with their duties.
The city treasurer may appoint deputies.
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Section § 41007
Deputies who work for the city treasurer have jobs that can be ended at any time, depending on what the city treasurer wants. They get paid based on what the city’s governing body decides.
The deputies shall hold office at the pleasure of the city treasurer and receive such compensation as is provided by the legislative body.
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