Duties and Responsibilities of the Treasurer
The county treasurer is the county's
banker. The county treasurer, as the chief custodian of county
finance, shall:
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Receive all monies
belonging to the county from whatever source;
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Keep and account
for all monies in a designated depository; and
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Pay and apply or
disburse all monies in such a manner as commissioners court may
direct, by law.
All receipts of any official belonging
to the county must be turned over to the county treasurer daily.
The county treasurer often acts as the chief liaison between the
county and all depository banks. In this capacity, he or she
maintains records of all deposits and withdrawals, and
reconciles all bank statements, thus assuring their accuracy and
the safety of county funds. The county treasurer, who may be
designated as the county's investment officer, is required to
submit regular reports on county finance to the members of
commissioners court to inspect and verify.
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