Financial Responsibilities

The Finance and Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for the financial management of the municipality and ensures that statutory requirements relating to finance are carried out.

The department's functions include:

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Collection of fees for:
  • Commercial vehicle decals
  • Business license payments
  • Dog licenses
• Financial investments
• Management of the cemetery database
• Payroll
• Preparation of budgets and the annual five-year financial plan
• Property taxes and utility billing
• Risk management and insurance

The department strives to provide timely and accurate financial information to facilitate the decision-making needs of the City Council, senior management, and external stakeholders.

IT Responsibilities

The department also provides IT services such as:

• A wide-area network that links municipal facilities
• Managing computer systems, equipment, and software applications
• Support services for users