§ 36.21 PRE-APPROVED, PRE-PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

   (A)   The following categories are designated for pre-approved or pre-payment procedures:

      (1)   Property or services purchased, or leased, from the U.S. Government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions;

      (2)   License or permit fees;

      (3)   Insurance premiums;

      (4)   Utility payments or utility connection charges;

      (5)   General grant programs where advance funding is prohibited;

      (6)   Grants or state funds authorized by statute;

      (7)   Maintenance or service agreements;

      (8)   Lease or rental payments;

      (9)   Bond or coupon payments;

      (10)   Payroll;

      (11)   State or federal taxes;

      (12)   Expenses paid for emergency services;

      (13)   Collect freight deliveries;

      (14)   Conference registration approved by the Board of Commissioners;

      (15)   Reimbursement for conference expenses incurred while attending approved conferences;

      (16)   Credit card or charge card expenses incurred by county government offices for lawful purposes;

      (17)   Postage;

      (18)   Public health emergency;

      (19)   Mileage;

      (20)   Past due claims; and

      (21)   Negotiated settlements.

   (B)   Pursuant to state code, each payment must be fully itemized, and each invoice or bill certified, by the County Auditor. The pre-approved or pre-paid claim must be advertised and approved at the next scheduled meeting of the County Board of Commissioners.

(Ord. 2020-16, passed 4-14-2020)