2006 Utah Code - 17A-1-439 — Duties with respect to issuance of checks.

     17A-1-439.   Duties with respect to issuance of checks.
     (1) The district clerk or other designated person not performing treasurer duties shall prepare the necessary checks after having determined that:
     (a) the claim was authorized by:
     (i) the governing body; or
     (ii) the special district financial officer, if the financial officer is not the clerk, in accordance with Section 17A-1-447;
     (b) the claim does not overexpend the appropriate departmental budget established by the governing body; and
     (c) the expenditure was approved in advance by the governing body or its designee.
     (2) (a) (i) The treasurer or any other person appointed by the governing body shall sign all checks.
     (ii) The person maintaining the financial records may not sign any single signature check.
     (b) In special districts with an expenditure budget of less than $50,000 per year, a member of the governing body shall also sign all checks.
     (c) Before affixing a signature, the treasurer or other designated person shall determine that a sufficient amount is on deposit in the appropriate bank account of the district to honor the check.

Amended by Chapter 145, 1997 General Session