This chapter provides for the city's presentation and audit
procedures as required by Government Code Section 37201 et seq., and
for the city's procedures for the payment of warrants as required
by Government Code Section 53910.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
Demands against the city for money or damages are governed by
Government Code Section 900 et seq., except as provided herein.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
The city council shall approve or reject demands after they
have been audited as provided herein. Such audited demands may thereafter
be submitted separately or on a register of audited demands that shall
be certified by declaration under penalty of perjury by the director
of finance certifying the accuracy of the demands and the availability
of funds for payment thereof.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, warrants drawn for
payment of demands certified or approved by the director of finance
as conforming to a budget approved by resolution need not be audited
by the city council prior to payment.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
Department directors or other authorized persons shall certify
attendance records and payrolls. Payroll warrants need not be audited
by the city council but may be approved by the finance director or
city manager.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
The city council may, by resolution, authorize such practices
with respect to the form, issuance, delivery, endorsement and payment
of warrants as it deems convenient, efficient and in the public interest
that conform substantially to those practices specified in Government
Code Section 53910 et seq.
(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)
