§ 19-6. Preparation of checks.

After the Borough Clerk has certified that the claims have been approved, the Clerk shall turn them over to the Chief Financial Officer, or a designee, who shall forthwith prepare the necessary checks for payment. The checks shall be signed by three of the following five individuals: the Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer, the Borough Clerk, President of Council and the Finance Chair. After preparing checks for the payment of claims, the Chief Financial Officer, or a designee, shall record them in the books of account kept in accordance with procedures as prescribed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17c. Thereafter, the checks shall be mailed or otherwise distributed to the claimant as is appropriate.