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Department of Commerce

The economy, city finances, and the New Philadelphian Dollar.

Photo: The City Treasury, a pale yellow building with a columned portico, set in formal gardens

The Department of Commerce works for a fair and lasting economy. It runs the city’s currency and finances, and holds every business to fair practices.1

What the Department does for you

  • Runs the currency. The New Philadelphian Dollar comes as cash vouchers, which you exchange at the Bancc.2
  • Helps businesses. The Department provides resources and programs for business owners, and for anyone starting a business. See Business and commerce.3
  • Keeps business fair. Shops must be safe and well lit, with every price clearly marked.4
  • Pays the city’s suppliers. The city buys only from registered businesses and contractors. If it buys from you, file the signed requisition form (NP-DOC-1) with the Department for payment.5

If you’re penalized

The Department may fine or close a business that breaks these rules. You can appeal any penalty to a City court.6

City Treasury

The Department’s home, and where cash vouchers are exchanged. Its common areas are open to the public at all times. Offices are open by appointment.7

Sources

  1. 1.City Charter 6 §1–2
  2. 2.City Charter 6 §5, 1 §28
  3. 3.City Charter 6 §2
  4. 4.City Charter 6 §13
  5. 5.City Charter 6 §16
  6. 6.City Charter 6 §3
  7. 7.City Charter 1 §28, 6 §4

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