[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Riverdale 10-2-1989
by Ord. No. 10-89. Amendments noted where applicable.]
All bills or claims for payment from the Borough of Riverdale shall
be in writing.
The claimant shall submit a detailed statement on forms required by
the Borough specifying the services or goods provided, and the claimant shall
certify as to the accuracy of the statements rendered.
No bill or claim shall be considered for payment unless a Borough official,
officer or employee having personal knowledge of the matter certified in writing
that the goods or materials have been supplied or the service rendered as
agreed.
The Council committee having jurisdiction over the matter and the Chairperson
of the Finance Committee shall approve the claim prior to submission to the
governing body for approval or disapproval.
The Chief Financial Officer shall review each claim and certify the
availability of funds to pay the claim.
All claims duly certified and approved as provided aforesaid shall be
submitted to the governing body for approval or disapproval. The governing
body shall state the reasons for the disapproval of any claim.
The Municipal Clerk shall, upon the approval of claims, certify the
same to the Chief Financial Official, who shall prepare the necessary check
for payment. Said checks shall be signed by the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk
and countersigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
