(A) The following kinds of expenses, if for lawful county purposes, may be paid by the County Auditor in advance of approval by the Board of Commissioners of the county:
(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 registrations 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; and
(17) Postage.
(B) Pursuant to Indiana 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 published as required by law and approved at the next scheduled meeting of the County Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. 2001-14, passed 10- -2001)