A policy review surrounding regulation of funds by Southwest Middlesex Council has been completed. The policy change will allow staff managers to purchase things up to a determined amount without prior council approval.
The new policy introduced limits of $50,000 for the CAO, $25,000 (per purchase) for the clerk, public works manager, and treasurer, fire chief, and chief building official. The limits were raised to $10,000 in 2021.
The council examined reports from surrounding communities of a similar size, and determined that the new limits were comparable.
Although these new limits are higher, all purchases must still fall within the established budget.
written by: B. Shakyaver
