Harlan City Council Approves New Credit Policy for Officials
In a pivotal meeting, the Harlan City Council approved a new credit policy for officials, allowing select staff to use city credit cards for essential purchases while enforcing strict rules on usage. Find out how this impacts local accountability and upcoming hearings.
The Harlan City Council made significant strides in their recent meeting by approving a new credit policy for city officials.
This policy allows specific city staff, including the Fire Chief and City Clerk, to utilize credit cards for necessary purchases. These purchases can include meal expenses during city business—excluding alcohol—and costs related to employee training and emergency vehicle maintenance. However, all online transactions will require prior approval, and the city emphasizes strict adherence to rules regarding receipt management.
City officials highlighted that any misuse of these credit cards could lead to disciplinary actions, ensuring accountability among employees.
In addition to the credit policy, the council discussed various departmental job descriptions and scheduled a public hearing for April 1 regarding the FY25/26 Consolidated General Fund Tax Levy.
For more details on the credit policy and other council decisions, visit the original article here.
