Treasurer

In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. Treasurers are also employed by organizations to look after funds.

In Government

The treasury of a country, such as the United States or the United Kingdom, is the department responsible for the country's money. The treasurer is generally the person responsible for its upkeep, although, in some systems (such as the US or the UK) the treasurer reports to a Secretary of the Treasury, or Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Related Topics:
United States - United Kingdom - Money - Secretary of the Treasury - Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Originally the word referred to the person in charge of the treasure of a noble, however it has now moved into wider use. In the UK during the 17th Century, a position of Lord High Treasurer was used on several occasions as the third great officer of the Crown. Now the title First Lord of the Treasury is the official title of the British Prime Minister.

Related Topics:
Treasure - Noble - 17th Century - Lord High Treasurer - Crown - First Lord of the Treasury - Prime Minister

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