A.
For
purposes of this Section, the term "expenses" shall
refer only to expenses actually and necessary incurred in the performance
of the official business of the City. The term "officer" shall include all elected and appointed officials of the City.
B.
Any
officer incurring any expense as defined in this Section and seeking
reimbursement of same shall submit to the Director of Finance a voucher
certified as being true and correct. The Director of Finance shall
review such expense vouchers and shall reimburse to the officer only
those expenses properly incurred. The Director of Finance, with approval
of the City Administrator, may adopt policies relating to amounts
and procedures for reimbursement consistent with ordinary business
practices.
C.
The
Director of Finance may advance payment of projected expenses as authorized
by the Board of Aldermen when the projected expenses to be incurred
would pose a financial burden on the officer. If such an advance is
authorized, within ten (10) days after such expenses are actually
incurred the officer shall submit to the Director of Finance a voucher
for the expenses actually and necessarily incurred and any balance
of the advance remaining after expenditure.