Mary Hasan is the new treasurer for Puslinch Township.
On July 17, councillors here passed the bylaw appointing Hasan.
CAO/clerk Karen Landy officially introduced and welcomed Hasan to the municipality as director of finance and treasurer.
She noted that the date marked Hasan’s third day on the job.
Hasan was previously employed by Deloitte Canada and has her chartered accountant designation.
“We are very happy to have her started and she is already taking over some of the files from my office.”
Under the Municipal Act, municipalities are required to appoint a treasurer who is responsible for handling all of the financial affairs of the municipality on behalf of and in the manner directed by the council of the municipality, including,
– collecting money payable to the municipality and issuing receipts for those payments;
– depositing all money received on behalf of the municipality in a financial institution designated by the municipality;
– paying all debts of the municipality and other expenditures authorized by the municipality;
– maintaining accurate records and accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality;
– providing the council with such information with respect to the financial affairs of the municipality as it requires or requests; and,
– ensuring investments of the municipality are made in compliance with the regulations made under section 418.
