§ 8.10. Withdrawal of City Funds.  


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  • (a)

    Unless otherwise provided by law or by ordinance, all funds drawn from the treasury shall be drawn pursuant to the authority of the Council. The City Manager, where necessary to expedite operating procedures, may authorize, in writing, other officers and employees of the city to make minor disbursements from petty cash accounts, which disbursements shall be accounted for and shall be audited by the Finance Director.

    (b)

    Checks or warrants may be issued prior to authorization by the Council for such purposes and up to such amounts as the Council shall provide by ordinance.

    (c)

    Checks or warrants for the disbursement of city funds may be signed by the Clerk only. The Council may, however, provide by ordinance that checks or warrants shall also be countersigned by the Finance Director or the Treasurer. Signatures may be facsimile, when and as is authorized by the Council.