Preparation and adoption of the annual budget shall be accomplished
in accordance with the law, this Administrative Code and other ordinances
of the Borough.
No payment of any funds of the Borough shall be made unless
provided for in the annual operating budget and specifically approved
by the Council; provided, however, that payroll and utility expenditures
may be made at the direction of the Secretary where based upon a prior
ordinance or contract. All checks or drafts of the Borough shall be
signed by the Secretary or Acting Manager and shall be countersigned
by the President or Vice President of the Council. With the written
approval of the signatory and pursuant to the requirements of the
law, 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.
Borrowing nonelectoral debt limits and investment of Borough
funds shall be regulated in accordance with the Borough Code and other
law.
Except as otherwise provided in the Borough Code and the law,
all Borough contracts or purchases in excess of the monetary limit
set forth in the Borough Code shall be made with and from the lowest
responsible bidder after due notice as provided for in the Borough
Code.