HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-341 Promotional AccountORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PRO~ i~I, .L
ACCOUNT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF
MEMBERSHIP DUES TO ORGANIZATIONS
WHEREAS, the Indiana General Assembly has adopted a policy to
grant local units of government all the powers that they need for the
effective operation of government as to local affairs through Indiana
Code 36-1-3-2; and
WHEREAS, the participation in membership organizations and
expenditures of a promotional nature are necessary for the efficient
operation and betterment of government;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF CARMEL,
THEREFORE,
INDIANA, THAT:
Section 1.
A fund, the Carmel Promotional Fund is hereby estab-
lished. The Common Council is hereby authorized to budget and approp-
riate funds from the General Fund or from other funds to pay the expenses
incurred ~in promoting the betterment of the municipality.
Section 2. Expenditures from this fund may include, but are not
necessarily limited to the following:
A) Membership Dues in local, regional, state and national assoc-
iations of a civic, educational or governmental nature, which
have as their purpose the betterment and improvement of muni-
cipal operations.
B) Direct expenses for travel, meals and lodging in conjunction
with municipal business or meeting or organizations to which
the m~nicipality belongs.
C) Expenses incurred in the promotion of economic or industrial
development for the m~nicipality, including meeting room rental,
decorations, meals and travel.
D) C~.~emorative plaques, certificates, or objects such as com-
memorative keys.
E) Other purposes which are deemed by the Mayor to directly
relate to promotion or betterment of the City of Carmel.
Section 3. No expenses shall be allowed from this fund without
prior authorization and approval of the Mayor. Claims for expenses under
this section all be allowed as prescribed by law.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately
upon passage.
Passed this
day of ~j~/~>~ , 1982.
Attest:
C~erk-Trea~rer
Approved this /~ day of
p~~ding 0 f~f'i6e~r~'''~
, 1982.