The City Treasurer’s office is a part-time elected position that is responsible for collecting taxes and handling the city's money. Their main duties include:

1. To be fully bonded (a type of insurance) in order to handle the operations of the Treasurer’s office. This is subject to the approval of the City Council.

2. Safekeeping all city money and all evidences (proof) of value belonging to the city.

3. Receiving and tracking all payments to the city, such as taxes, assessments, and fees, and giving receipts for them.

4. Depositing and protecting city funds in local banking institutions.

5. Managing tax collection, tax distribution and city funds according to state and local laws.

6. Only paying out money as allowed by law, using official warrants (authorizations) that state what the money is for, and giving permission for funds to be released.

7. Keeping detailed records of money received and spent for each specific city fund.

8. Not mixing personal money with city money or using city funds for personal or other people's benefit.

9. Serving on the General Employee Retirement Board to oversee the retirement system’s money and assets.