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 Austin
 Code of Ordinances
 CHARTER
 Article VII. FINANCE.

  § 2. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE — POWERS AND DUTIES.  

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  • The director of finance shall administer all financial affairs of the city, other than the assessment and collection of taxes. He or she shall have authority and be required to:

    (1)

    Maintain a general accounting system for the city government and exercise financial control over all offices, departments, and agencies thereof;

    (2)

    Certify as to the availability of funds for all proposed expenditures. Unless the Director of Finance shall certify that there is an unencumbered balance in the appropriation and funds available, no appropriation shall be encumbered, and no expenditure shall be made;

    (3)

    Submit to the council, through the city manager, a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the city;

    (4)

    Prepare, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete financial statement and report.

    Amendment note: Section 2 appears as amended at the election of April 7, 1973.

Source: Ord. No. 20180809-113 , Pt. 7, 8-20-18/election of 11-6-18.