Division 5 — FINANCE›Chapter 5 — TRUST FUNDS
Los Angeles Municipal Code Art. 2 General Demand Fund
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 5.73. Creation of the Fund.¶
There is hereby established in the City Treasury a fund to be known as the “General Demand Fund.” The Controller is hereby authorized to draw Demand Checks upon this fund to pay those obligations the Controller has approved as demands upon all funds of departments, offices and bureaus of the City of Los Angeles.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 132,427.
Sec. 5.74. Preparation and Filing of Demands.¶
The demands of all departments, offices and bureaus of the City of Los Angeles shall be prepared on forms prescribed and in accordance with procedures established by the Controller and in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the City of Los Angeles and this article. The Treasurer may, in event of the authenticity of any warrant being questioned, fully investigate and satisfy themself regarding the same before paying.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 132,427.
Sec. 5.75. Duties of the Controller.¶
The Controller, prior to the issuance of any Demand Check supported by demands approved by the Controller, will place on file with the Office of the Treasurer a properly authenticated cash transfer voucher stating the amount to be charged to the several funds and accounts and credited to the “General Demand Fund.” The Controller shall certify that there is on file in the Controller’s office properly authenticated documents authorizing the Controller to transfer the amounts shown on the cash transfer voucher. The Controller shall place on file with the Office of the Treasurer, a register of Demand Checks issued on the “General Demand Fund.”
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 132,427.
Sec. 5.76. Non-Applicability of Article.¶
The provisions of this article shall not apply to the Department of Water and Power.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 132,427.
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