(A) The Clerk-Treasurer of the town is hereby authorized to issue checks between Council or board meetings under the conditions contained herein for the following expenditures: payroll, social security, federal, state, or county taxes, insurance premiums, utility payments or utility connection charges, principal and interest payments on bonds, lease agreements or rental agreements, maintenance agreements or service agreements, grants or state funds authorized by statute, and other expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(B) Prior to the payment of any of the hereinabove expenses, the Clerk-Treasurer shall call board members by telephone. If the majority of the board approves the claim verbally and with their assurance that they will approve the claim at the next board meeting, the Clerk-Treasurer may pay the claim prior to the meeting, provided it is supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill.
(C) The Town Council or the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at the Council or board’s next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. C-99-07, passed 5-25-99)