(A) The Clerk-Treasurer, with the prior written approval of the Town Council or board having jurisdiction over the allowance of claims, may make claim payments in advance of Town Council or board allowance for the following type of expenses:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from:
(a) The United States government; or
(b) An agency or a political subdivision of the United States government;
(2) License fees or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges;
(5) Federal grant programs if:
(a) Advance funding is not prohibited and
(b) The contracting party provides sufficient security for the amount advanced;
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute;
(7) Maintenance agreements or service agreements;
(8) Lease agreements or rental agreements;
(9) Principal and interest payments on bonds;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal and county taxes.
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances;
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(B) Each payment under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(C) The Town Council or the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at the Council’s or board’s next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 1993-1, passed 1-5-93; Am. Ord. 1995-2, passed 8-1-95)