No payment of any funds of the Borough shall be made unless provided for in the annual operating budget and specifically approved by the Borough; provided, however, that payroll, utility and similar expenditures may be made at the direction of the Manager where based upon a prior ordinance or contract.
All checks or drafts of the Borough shall be signed by the Borough Manager or Acting Manager and shall be countersigned by the President or Vice President of the Borough Council or the Borough Treasurer. With the written approval of any authorized signatory and when a check or draft does not exceed the amount of $1,000, a facsimile signature may be used.
All claims, prior to payment, shall be accompanied by a properly approved invoice, receipted purchase order or other acceptable evidence that the claim is properly due.