[R.O. 2009 §2-101; Ord. No. 434 §1, 5-12-1981]
There is hereby created and established the office of Treasurer.
[R.O. 2009 §2-102; Ord. No. 434 §2, 5-12-1981; Ord. No. 885 §1, 6-25-1996]
The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent
and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen.
The Treasurer shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen.
[1]
State Law Reference — Similar provisions, §79.230,
RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-103; Ord. No. 434 §3, 5-12-1981; Ord. No. 885 §1, 6-25-1996]
The Treasurer need not be a resident or voter of the City of
Cool Valley. If a resident, however, no such person shall be appointed
Treasurer who shall at the time be in arrears for any unpaid City
taxes or forfeiture or defalcation in office.
[R.O. 2009 §2-104; Ord. No. 434 §4, 5-12-1981]
The compensation of the Treasurer shall be as may from time
to time be provided by ordinance.
[1]
State Law Reference — Similar provisions, §79.270,
RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-105; Ord. No. 434 §5, 5-12-1981; Ord. No. 856 §1, 4-25-1995]
A.
The
Treasurer shall:
1.
Receive and safely keep all monies, warrants, books, bonds and obligations
entrusted to his/her care and deliver the same to his/her successor
in office;
2.
Keep in proper books a full, accurate and complete account of all
monies or other property received and disbursed by him/her in his/her
official capacity, showing the date of each transaction, the person
from whom received or to whom paid and on what account so received
and disbursed;
3.
Issue receipts to every person making payment of money to the City
and file a duplicate of the same with the City Clerk;
4.
Make written report to the Board of Aldermen at monthly meetings
or whenever required, showing the amount on hand and the items or
receipts and disbursements since the previous report;
5.
Make annual report in writing showing receipts and expenditures for
the previous year and the specific amount on hand; and
6.
Perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance or as directed
by the Board of Aldermen.
B.
The
Treasurer shall be authorized to pay over all monies, bonds or other
obligations of the City on warrants or purchase orders duly drawn,
passed or ordered in accordance with this Subsection.
1.
The Board of Aldermen authorizes and orders the Treasurer to pay
promptly and without the need of further authorization the following
obligations of the City:
a.
All payments for electric, phone, gas, water, sewer and other utility
services and for fuel for City vehicles;
b.
Employee salaries and benefits;
c.
Ongoing contractual obligations for routine services such as insurance
coverage and personal services in a fixed amount payable on a periodic
basis pursuant to contracts authorized and approved by the Board of
Aldermen;
d.
Other obligations to be paid on a periodic basis as imposed by law.
2.
The Board of Aldermen authorizes and orders the Treasurer to pay
promptly, upon the written authorization of the department head submitting
the warrant or purchase order, any budgeted expense in the amount
of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or less.
[1]
State Law Reference — Duties, bond, §79.300, RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-106; Ord. No. 434 §6, 5-12-1981]
Before entering upon the duties of the office of Treasurer,
the Treasurer shall give bond in such sum as may be required by ordinance.
[1]
State Law Reference — Bond, §79.260, RSMo.
