No demand against the City shall be allowed by the Council, nor an order or check ordered drawn paying the same unless the claimant shall have filed with the Director of Finance an itemized demand in writing giving the dates and services rendered, the character of work done and the number of days engaged therein, the supplies or materials furnished and to whom furnished, and the quantity and the price paid therefor, which claim must be verified by the affidavit of the claimant or some competent representative stating that the items herein are true and correct and that no part thereof has been paid. If the work was done for or the supplies furnished to any officials of the City in their official capacity, such demand must also bear the written approval of such officer. (Ord. 2709 § 6, 1990: 2510.3 -- Ord. 174 § 4, 1915).