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
  • Peddlers Permits
  • Tobacco Permits
• Receiving official bids for the city