HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3042 - amending chapter 11 (city treasurer) of title 1 (administration) ORDINANCE NO. 3042
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 (CITY TREASURER) OF TITLE 1
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3021 was adopted by the City of Canton on August 6, 2013,
amending Section 1-16-3 which provided for the "Powers and Duties" of the City Administrator,
and;
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3021 eliminated from the City Administrator's duties and
powers the preparation of the City's Annual Budget and Monthly Budget Reports; and;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3022 was adopted by the City of Canton on August 6, 2013,
Creating the position of"Budget Director," and;
WHEREAS, Section 1-11-12 "Budget, Appropriation and Levy" gave the power to
prepare the City's Annual Budget and Monthly Budget Reports to the Budget Director,; and
WHEREAS, Section 1-11-12 of the City Municipal Code requires the City Treasurer to
assist the City Administration in the preparation of the City's Annual Budget and Monthly
Budget Reports, and;
WHEREAS, the City Treasurer shall assist the Budget Director in the preparation of the
City's Annual Budget and Monthly Budge Reports, and;
WHEREAS,the Legal and Ordinance Committee has reviewed the proposed amendment
and concur that they are necessary and in the best interest of the administration of the City of
Canton, its employees and citizens;
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COIJNTY, ILLINOIS as follows:
1. That Chapter 11 (City Treasurer) of Title 1 (Administration) of the Canton Municipal
Code shall be amended insofar as Section 1-11-12 is concerned as follow:
1-11-12: Budget, Appropriation and Levy:
It shall be the duty of this office to assist the Budget Director in preparing a
citywide budget of all City departments and offices consonant to the annual appropriation
ordinance of the City. In the implementation thereof this office shall have the further
power and duty to assist in administering all necessary bookkeeping procedures, assure
compliance with the budget and recommend implementation of cost cutting measures in
all departments. It shall be the further duty of this office to assist the Budget Director in
preparing the budget herein contemplated within thirty (30) days prior to approval of the
annual appropriation ordinance by this city and to thereafter make the same available to
the mayor and each member of the City Council, and with copy thereof to be filed with
the City Clerk of this City. In the interest of the budget and control of the finances of this
City it shall be the further duty of this office to timely assist the Budget Director in
preparing the annual levy ordinance of this City for presentment to and adoption by the
corporate authorities of this City.
PASSED by the City Council of the City Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, at a regular
meeting this 17th day of December, 2013 upon roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Pasley, Lovell, Ellis, Justin Nelson, Pickel, Jim Nelson, Putrich
West
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED:
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Jeffrey . Fri �- ayor
ATTEST:
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Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk