City of Somers Point, NJ Chapter 7 Claims Approval

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Somers Point 8-28-1980 as Ord. No. 17-1980 (Ch. 27 of 1967 compilation). Section 7-5 amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art I, Other amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Municipal Finance Officer — See Ch. 34, Art. III.

§ 7-1 Certification of approval or disapproval.

All claims presented to the city shall be approved or disapproved by the Councilperson in charge of the affected departments, who shall sign a certification on the voucher setting forth that the goods have been received by, or the services rendered to, the city.

§ 7-2 Presentation of claims.

All claims presented shall be on vouchers approved by the city and shall comply with all requirements set by state law and/or local ordinance.

§ 7-3 Certification of existing funds.

Prior to approving payment of any claim, the Municipal Treasurer shall certify the existence of funds to pay said claim and that the Municipal Treasurer shall be the approving and certifying officer.

§ 7-4 Final approval and payment.

After approval and certification, vouchers shall be presented to the City Council for final approval and payment.

§ 7-5 Applicability of statute. [1]

Claims shall be paid in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17b.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.