§ 19-2. Determination of availability of funds.

A. 

Prior to submitting the claim to the governing body for payment, the Chief Financial Officer or a designee shall first determine that there are proper and sufficient funds available for payment of the claim and there is legal authority for the payment. In the event that funds are not available for payment of the claim, the Chief Financial Officer or a designee shall immediately so advise the governing body and the Borough Administrator, in writing.

B. 

Prior to any vouchers being submitted to the Borough Council for approval at its formal meeting, the voucher shall be approved, in writing, by at least four of the six Council members, inclusive of the committee Chair of the department to be charged with the expenditure. If a committee Chair states, in writing, the reasons or recommendations as to why a voucher should be held or disapproved for payment, the signature of such committee Chair does not have to appear on the voucher; however, at least four of the six Council members must approve of such voucher in writing. Signature of voucher by Council members shall constitute approval for payment. In the event that a voucher is signed by only three Council members, it shall be presented to the Mayor prior to the formal meeting of the Borough Council. If the Mayor reviews and approves the voucher, the Mayor may sign the voucher, signifying approval for payment, and the Mayor's signature shall be counted as one of the four signatures necessary for payment of the voucher.