City of Absecon, NJ Chapter 9 CLAIMS PROCEDURES

§ 9-1 Presentation of bills.

[1997 Code § 9-1]

A. All bills presented to the City Council for payment shall be on the prescribed voucher form.

B. All bills for payment shall be received by the City Clerk's office no later than the Monday preceding the Council meeting at which they will be acted upon.

§ 9-2 Signatures of claimant and department head required.

[1997 Code § 9-2]

A. All claimants shall sign the claimant's certification and declaration before the checks are dispersed.

B. The department head shall sign the officer's certification for moneys charged against his department.

§ 9-3 Approval of claim.

[1997 Code § 9-3]

A. A majority of the Revenue, Appropriation and Finance Committee shall approve the voucher for payment.

B. All claims shall be listed and read and approved at the regular meetings of the Absecon City Council.

§ 9-4 Payment of claim.

[1997 Code § 9-4]

Checks for the payment of claims shall be drawn on the proper accounts. The checks shall be countersigned by the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, the Mayor and the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk.