§ 10.01. General provisions.

(a)

Creation of departments. The council, on recommendation of the manager, may establish city departments, offices, and/or agencies in addition to those created by this Charter and may prescribe the functions of all departments, offices and agencies, except that no function assigned by this Charter to a particular department, office or agency may be discontinued or, unless this Charter specifically so provides, assigned to any other.

(b)

Direction of manager. All departments, offices, and agencies under the direction and supervision of the manager shall be administered by an officer appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the manager. With the consent of the council, the manager may serve at the head of one or more such departments, offices or agencies or may appoint one person as the head of two or more of them or may combine the functions of any officers specified in this Charter which may be appointed by him.

(c)

City treasurer. The manager shall appoint a city treasurer with the approval of the city council who shall supervise collection of all taxes, license fees and all other monies to which the city may be entitled. The treasurer shall maintain accurate records, depository all monies of the city as provided in section 9.07 and authorize the expenditure of city funds upon proper warrant. The treasurer may invest sinking funds in such securities as may be directed by the council and authorized by law.

(Adopted by electorate, 11-2-76)