Chapter 3.20
CREDIT CARD POLICY
Sections
3.20.010 Definitions.
(1) As used in this chapter, “credit card” or “charge card” means a card or device issued under an arrangement pursuant to which the issuer gives a card holder the privilege of obtaining credit from the issuer.
(2) The expression “finance director” of the city means the person appointed by the city manager pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington and the ordinances of the city of Des Moines to act as the chief financial officer of the city. The finance director is the treasurer of the city. The expression “finance director” also includes persons designated by the finance director to act on the behalf of the finance director. [Ord. 1144 §§ 58, 60, 1995; Ord. 841 § 1, 1990.]
3.20.020 Credit card policy.
(1) The finance director is authorized to apply at any banking or financial institution for credit cards for use by officers and employees of the city to pay for expenses incident to authorized travel.
(2) The finance director is authorized to apply at any banking or financial institution for credit cards for use by officers and employees of the city to pay for official government purchases and acquisitions.
(3) The following policy is adopted for the use of credit cards:
(a) Distribution of the Credit Cards. Credit cards are distributed by the finance director pursuant to policies adopted by the finance director.
(b) Authorization and Control of the Use of Credit Card Funds. The use of credit card funds is authorized and controlled by department directors pursuant to the written policies of the city manager and finance director.
(c) Credit Limits Available on the Credit Cards. Credit card limits shall not exceed $5,000.
(d) Payment of the Bills. Bills are paid by the finance director in the ordinary course of business following approval by the department director.
(4) Cash advances on credit cards are prohibited. [Ord. 1144 § 59, 1995.]