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the treasurer shall be as specified by state law for the treasurer in a statutory city. CHAPTER 7 TAXATION AND FINANCES Sec. 7.01. Council to Control Finances. The council shall have full authority over the financial affairs of the city except as limited or prohibited by the state constitution, state laws, or this charter. It shall provide for the collection of all revenues and other assets, and the auditing and settlement of accounts. It shall further provide for the safekeeping and disbursement of public moneys by the city treasurer. Sec. 7.02. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the city shall be the calendar year. Sec. 7.03. System of Taxation. Subject to the state constitution, and except as forbidden by it or by state law, the council shall have full power to provide by or- dinance for a system of local taxation. This authority includes the power by ordin- ance to assess, levy, and collect taxes on all subjects or objects of taxation except as limited or prohibited by the state constitution, by this charter or by state laws imposing restrictions upon the city irrespective of charter provisions. Sec. 7.04. Submission of Budget. Subdivision 1. Annually the clerk-administrator shall submit to the council the budget estimates in accordance with a budget calendar to be established by resolution. The budget shall provide a complete financial plan for all city funds -18-