city treasurer

Town's money keeper

A city treasurer is the municipal official responsible for managing a city's finances—receiving revenues, making authorized payments, and safeguarding public funds.

The position may be elected or appointed depending on the jurisdiction.

The city treasurer reported a budget surplus at the council meeting.

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public funds · taxpayer dollars · compliance officer · fiduciary · municipal bonds · financial advisor · social worker · policy advisor · urban planner · general fund · rainy day fund · budget hearing · comptroller · pension fund · debt service · investment portfolio · fiscal year · cash flow

Opposites
governmental level

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Government's chief money manager

fiscal role within municipal government

city treasurercity auditor

Local government financial examiner

tax collector · budget director · finance director

public vs. private sector

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Directs alternative investment pool

private banker

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