IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing section 551 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the disbursements of County funds, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6126, August 31, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Jalen Anderson, County Legislator
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BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 551., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 551., to read as follows:
551. Disbursements of County Funds.
All disbursements of county funds shall be made by checks, [or by] wire transfer, virtual credit card, Automated Clearing House (ACH), physical credit cards, or fleet fuel cards.
551.1 Who May Sign Checks.
Checks shall be signed by no less than two (2) of the following county officials: the [Manager of the Division of Finance] Director of Finance and Purchasing, [T]the County Executive or the Clerk of the County Legislature.
551.2 How Sign.
The signatures may be affixed by signature plate, or other mechanical means or may be affixed by hand.
551.3 Who May Wire Transfer.
Funds may only be wire transferred to bank accounts authorized in writing by no less than two (2) of the following officials: the [Manager of the Division of Finance] Director of Finance and Purchasing, the County Executive or the Clerk of the County Legislature.
551.4 Who May Initiate Virtual Credit Card Payments.
The Finance and Purchasing Department may make payments via virtual credit cards to recurring suppliers that register for this service.
551.5 Who May Initiate an ACH Payment.
The Finance and Purchasing Department may make payments via ACH to recurring suppliers that register for this service.
551.6 Who May Be Issued a Physical County Credit Card.
Any department or County associate may be issued a physical County credit card upon the wri...
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