§ 29.8-2. Duties of Director.

 The Director of the Department of Finance shall have the following powers and duties:

   a. Except as otherwise provided by the Council or this Charter, receive, collect, account for, and deposit into the Municipal treasury, all taxes, fees, funds, assessments or charges that are levied, established or received by the Municipality for general or special purposes. Such deposits shall be made not later than the first business day following the day in which the funds are received.

   b. Disburse Municipal funds pursuant to authorizations for payment made by the Council and shall sign, along with the Controller, all checks, drafts or other instruments which disburse municipal funds. The Manager shall sign all such checks, drafts or other instruments in the absence of the Financial Officer. The Director of Finance or the Manager may use a facsimile signature or other method approved by the Council.

   c. Assist the Manager in the preparation of the budget, and in the administration of the financial affairs of the Municipality.

   d. Arrange for temporary investments of Municipal funds in the manner provided by the law of the General Assembly.

   e. Deposit the funds of the Municipality in various depositories as designated by the Council. All such accounts shall be in the name of the Municipality.

   f. Such other duties as the Council or the Manager shall assign from time to time.