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arising ~zpon violations of the laws of the State as in his opinion, or that of the City Council, or of the City Manager, warrant his attention; (e) Represent and appear for the City and any City officer or em- ployee, or former City officer or employee, in any or all actions and proceedings in which the City or any such officer or employee, in or by reason of his official capacity, is concerned or is a party; (f) Approve the form of all bonds given to, and all contracts made by, the City, endorsing his approval thereon in writing; (g) On vacating the office, surrender to his successor all books, papers, files, and documents pertaining to the City's affairs. The City Council shall have control of all legal business and pro- ceedings and may employ other attorneys to take charge of any litiga. tion or matter or to assist the City Attorney therein. Section 704. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: POWERS AND DUTIES. To become eligible for the position of Director of Finance, the person pointed by the City Manager shall be qualified to administer and direct an integrated department of finance. The Director of Finance shall have power and be required to: (a) Have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of thc City under the direction of the City Manager; (b) Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all moneys and have control over all expenditures to insure that budget appropriations are not exceeded; (c) Supervise a system of financial internal control including the auditing of all purchase orders before issuance, the auditing and approv- ing before payment of all invoices, bills, payrolls, claims, demands, or other charges against the City, and, with the advice of the City Attorney, when necessary, determine the regularity, legality, and correctness of such charges; (d) Settle claims, demands, or other charges, including the issuing of warrants therefor; (e) Maintain general and cost accounting systems for the City government and each of its offices, departments, and other agencies; keep separate accounts for the items of appropriation contained Jn the City budget, each of which accounls shall show the amo,',nt of apprepria- tions, the amounts paid therefrom, the unpaid obligations against it, and the unencumbered balance; and require reports of the receipts and dis- bursements from each receiving and expending agency of tho City gov- ernment to be made daily or at such intervals as he may deem expedient; (f) Submit to the City Council through the City Manager a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursments and other financial data in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the City, and, as of the end of each fiscal year, submit a complete financial statement and report; --23--