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China Grove to study outsourcing bookkeeping and revise City Secretary job description
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to research potential outsourcing of bookkeeping and financial operations (payroll, accounts payable, Chart of Accounts) and directed development of a revised City Secretary job description for the June 4 meeting.
The council authorized the Mayor to research and evaluate the potential outsourcing of bookkeeping and financial operations — including payroll, accounts payable, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts — and to develop a revised City Secretary job description aligned with that structure for presentation at the June 4, 2026 meeting. The agenda motion reads: "Authorize the Mayor to research and evaluate the potential outsourcing of bookkeeping and financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts, and to develop a revised City Secretary job description aligned with this structure, for presentation and consideration by City Council at the June 4, 2026 meeting."
Alderman Fred Bean moved the motion and Alderman Phyliss Williams seconded; the vote was unanimous. The council did not adopt a policy or change positions at the meeting but directed the mayor and staff to return analysis and a proposed job description for council consideration on June 4.
