The purpose of this Article is to establish guidelines for donations
and contributions made on behalf of the people of Pawtucket to various charitable,
nonprofit organizations and causes.
Expenditures for the purpose as described above shall be made from an
appropriation account for this purpose entitled "Mayor's Contribution
Expense Account." No expense shall be made from this account without the express
written approval of the Mayor.
Expenditures for political purposes, for any games of chance of any
kind or for any personal expenses shall not be permitted from this account.
Inasmuch as practicable, the provisions of this Article shall take effect
upon its passage. The establishment of the Mayor's Contribution Expense
Account shall be done annually pursuant to the implementation of the annual
operating budget of 1990-1991, after which the entire provisions of this Article
shall apply.