[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Bolton 5-7-2012 ATM by Art. 10 (Section
1.6 of the Town Bylaws); previously amended 5-3-1982
ATM by Art. 15; 1-23-1989 STM by Art. 18; 11-27-1990 STM by Art. 10; 4-9-2001 STM by Art. 2. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
All procurement, for which appropriations have been made or
monies otherwise legally provided, shall be made in compliance with
MGL c. 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act; MGL c. 7, §§ 38A 1/2
through 380, Design Services; MGL c. 149, §§ 44A
through 44J, Public Building Construction; MGL c. 30, §§ 39A
through 40, Public Works Construction; and all other relevant laws,
as they may be amended from time to time. It shall be the responsibility
of each department and designated committee to determine if funds
are available before making commitments.
[Amended 5-3-2021 ATM by Art. 10]
Each expenditure shall be approved by the head of the department
or a majority of the committee having control. Bills presented by
vendors for services shall be approved and signed by a majority of
the department officers or committee responsible and also by a majority
of the Select Board. Bills shall then be passed to the Town Treasurer
for payment.
It shall be the responsibility of each department or committee
to keep total expenditures within monies legally available. The Town
Treasurer shall pay only up to the total amount authorized for the
designated purpose or department or committee requirements.
