Sec. 8.
The clerk shall exercise a general supervision over all officers charged in any manner with the receipt, collection and disbursement of the city revenues and over all the property and assets of the city; he shall have charge of all books, vouchers and documents relating to the accounts, contracts, debts and revenues of the corporation; he shall countersign and register all bonds issued, and keep a list of all property and effects belonging to the city, and of all its debts and liabilities; he shall keep a complete set of books, exhibiting the financial condition of the corporation and all its departments, funds, resources and liabilities, with a proper classification thereof and showing the purpose for which each fund was raised; he shall also keep an account with the treasurer, in which he shall charge him with all moneys received for each of the several funds of the city, and credit him with all the warrants drawn thereon, keeping a separate account with each fund; when any fund has been exhausted, the clerk shall immediately advise the council thereof.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3030 ;-- CL 1915, 2946 ;-- CL 1929, 1870 ;-- CL 1948, 87.8
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-VII - Chapter VII Duties and Compensation of Officers. (87.1...87.40)
215-1895-VII-CITY-CLERK. - City Clerk. (87.6...87.10)
Section 87.6 - City Clerk; Powers, Duties.
Section 87.7 - City Clerk; General Accountant; Tax Reports.
Section 87.8 - Supervision Duties Over Moneys and Property; Accounts.
Section 87.9 - Financial Report to Council.
Section 87.10 - Deputy; Appointment, Duties; Responsibility of Clerk.