The Finance Department is headed by the Financial Controller Mr. M. N Rungasamy which is comprised of the following sections:
- Income
- Expenditure
- Accounts
- Pay Administration
- Store and purchasing
The functions of the Finance Department include amongst others:
- Delivery of programmes as laid down in the Programme Based Budget (PBB)
- Ensure sound financial control
- Preparation of salary and other benefits
- Financial Administration
- Collection of Local rates and other fees
- Budget Preparation of the Council
- Ensure that the resources allocated to the Departments are used judiciously
- Payment to suppliers for goods and services
- Collection of Revenue including arrears
- Close monitoring of expenditure
- Undertaking purchases for the Council