Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41001. Section 41001.
The city treasurer shall receive and safely keep all money the treasurer receives.
CHAPTER 3. City Treasurer [41001. - 41007.]
Cal. Government Code - GOV 3.
in effectCal. Government Code - GOV § 41002. Section 41002.
(a)
The city treasurer shall comply with all laws governing the deposit and securing of public funds and the handling of trust funds in his or her possession.
(b)
If the city has issued bonds, the city treasurer shall use a system of accounting and auditing that adheres to generally accepted accounting principles.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41003. Section 41003.
The city treasurer shall pay out money only on warrants signed by legally designated persons.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41004. Section 41004.
Regularly, at least once each month, the city treasurer shall submit to the city clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The city treasurer shall file a copy with the legislative body.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41005. Section 41005.
The city treasurer shall perform such duties relative to the collection of city taxes and license fees as are prescribed by ordinance.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41006. Section 41006.
The city treasurer may appoint deputies.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41007. Section 41007.
The deputies shall hold office at the pleasure of the city treasurer and receive such compensation as is provided by the legislative body.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026