HomeMy WebLinkAboutG64-89 Ordinance No. G64-89
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND BILLS
LESS THAN $5,000.00 WITHOUT APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the approval of bills payable by the city is a power or function per-
taining to the government and affairs of the City of Elgin as a home rule unit within the
meaning of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to provide for the payment of certain bills
and salaries without submission to the city council; and
WHEREAS, the city manager is by ordinance designated as purchasing agent of the
city and it is necessary and appropriate to authorize the approval of payment of salaries
and certain bills by the city manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Section 2.12.060 of Chapter 2.12 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"2.12.060 Purchasing agent duties.
�►''` All bills payable by the city other than for the payment of amounts
t less than $5,000.00 and salaries established by the city council shall be
submitted to the city council for approval before payment. The city
manager, or his duly authorized representative, may approve for payment
any bill in an amount less than $5,000.00 and salaries established by the
city council. All payments which have not been approved by the city
council shall be reported monthly to the city council."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: June 28, 1 989
Passed: June 28 , 1989
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s! Marie Yearman
(4. Marie Yearman, City Clerk