Services
Appointed by the City Council, the city clerk / finance director attends all council meetings and records the proceedings. The city clerk / finance director is also responsible for maintaining the official records for the city.
Under the direction of the city clerk / finance director, the Administration Department is responsible for the administration and coordination of all financial services for the City of Grinnell.
Responsibilities
- Accounts receivable / accounts payable
- Collecting city utility payments
- Investment management
- Maintaining the City Code
- Municipal bond issuance and debt management
- Overseeing the city budget
- Payroll administration
- Performing duties as required for municipal elections
- Preparing City Council actions, including agendas, packets, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions
- Processing licenses and permits:
- Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
- Animal Licenses
- ATV Permits
- Peddlers Permits
- Tobacco Permits
- Receiving official bids for the city