Kent County, DE Chapter 43 Finances

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Levy Court of Kent County 4-27-2004 by Ord. No. 04-10. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Code of Ethics — See Ch. 41.

§ 43-1 Director of Finance to disburse funds.

All disbursements of County funds shall be issued by and at the direction of the Director of Finance unless otherwise specifically directed by law or act of County government.

§ 43-2 Responsibility for payment of claims.

The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the timely payment of all claims requiring the disbursement of County funds properly encumbered and justly due as authorized by law or act of County government.

§ 43-3 Designation of others to disburse funds.

Except where prohibited, the Director of Finance may designate other offices or departments to disburse County funds minimal in amount to effect the orderly and efficient operation of such office or department.

§ 43-4 Maintenance of records.

The Director of Finance shall keep accurate and complete accounts of all receipts, invoices and disbursements of County funds.

§ 43-5 Forms and rules for administration.

The Director of Finance shall develop and distribute such forms and rules as necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.

§ 43-6 Statutory authority.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the power conferred upon the Levy Court of Kent County, Delaware by 9 Del. C. § 4110.