(A) (1) The Clerk-Treasurer may make claim payments in advance of Council allowance for the following kind of expenses, provided that the procedures contained in this section are followed:
(a) License of permit fees;
(b) Insurance premiums;
(c) Utility payments or utility connection charges;
(d) Grants of state funds authorized by statute;
(e) Maintenance or service agreements;
(f) Lease or rental agreements;
(g) Bond or coupon payments;
(h) Payroll;
(i) State, federal, or county taxes; and
(j) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(2) Each payment out of this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certified by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(3) The Board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim, shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.
(B) (1) The Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to pay any claim itemized and certified as required by I.C. 5-11-10-1, provided that an appropriation has been made for the expenditure and sufficient unexpended funds remain to pay such claims without transferring from another line item.
(2) All claims paid be reviewed and allowed at the next regular or special meeting of the Council following the preapproved payment.
(Ord. 1994-12, passed 9-19-1994; Ord. 1995-13, passed 11-6-1995; Ord. 2022-07, passed 6-22-2022)