The City Charter establishes the City
Treasurer position. The City Treasurer is appointed
by a majority vote of the City Council for an indefinite
term. According to the Charter the Treasurer shall have
custody of all moneys of the City and shall perform
all other duties prescribed by law, the Charter or City
Council.
The City Treasurer has a staff of two
clerks. Together with the Treasurer they are responsible
for the following programs and services:
Collection and distribution of real and personal property taxes
Collection of Revenues: business license, permit fees,
special assessments and other fees for services
Investing City money into investments that secure the
principle and provide adequate rates of return, governed
by Public Act 20
Water and sewer: billing and collection
Issuance of St. Clair County Dog Licenses
Accounts Payable
Payroll
Collection and distribution of real and personal property taxes
