§ 32.02 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 and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced;

      (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 that must be paid because of emergency circumstances;

      (13)   Expenses described in an ordinance;

      (14)   Conference registrations approved by Board of County Commissioners;

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

      (16)   Postage.

   (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 Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. 2003-0001, passed 1-21-2003)