Campbell Municipal Code Ch. 3.24 Claims, Demands and Warrants

Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 935 of the Government Code of the state of California, the following claims procedures are established for any and all claims against the city or its officers, officials or employees, for money, damages or indemnity not otherwise governed by the state or local laws:

(1) Notwithstanding the exemptions set forth in Section 905 of the California Government Code, all claims against the city or its officers, officials or employees, for money, damages or indemnity, when a procedure for processing such claims is not otherwise provided by state or local laws, shall be presented within the time limitations and in the manner prescribed by Sections 910 through 915.2 of the California Government Code.

(2) All claims submitted pursuant to this section shall be processed in the manner set forth in Sections 910 through 915.4 of the California Government Code;

(3) All claims subject to this section shall further be subject to the provisions of Section 945.4 of the California Government Code, as it relates to the prohibition of suits in the absence of presentation of claims and actions thereon.

(Ord. 1913 § 1, 1995).

All claims or demands shall be prepared on individual checks by the finance director. A register of all checks shall also be prepared and with the individual checks shall be audited and approved by the city manager prior to presentation to the city council.

A list of audited demands shall be presented to the city council at a regular or regularly adjourned meeting for approval or rejection and shall have attached thereto the signatures of the city manager and finance director certifying that the demands or claims are proper and funds are available for payment thereof.

After approved by the city council, the city clerk shall certify on the register that: "The above demands were approved by the City Council at its meeting of _______, 19___, except as hereinafter noted," and the exceptions shall be so noted.

(Ord. 1619 § 1(part), 1986; prior code § 2601).

When any claim or demand is allowed by the council, the finance director shall prepare a check or checks upon the treasury for the same as allowed, specifying the purpose for which drawn and the accounts against which the payment is to be charged. The check(s) shall be manually or facsimile signed by the mayor and city clerk.

(Ord. 1619 § 1(part), 1986: prior code § 2602).