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HB433
JM6ZFYF-1
By Representatives McClammy, Lawrence, Ensler, Ingram,
Hassell, Morris, Sells (N & P)
RFD: Montgomery County Legislation
First Read: 09-Apr-24
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First Read: 09-Apr-24
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To authorize the Sheriff of Montgomery County to
establish procedures to make limited purchases using a credit
card provided the proper procedures are followed.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1.(a) For the purposes of this act, the term
"credit card" means a line of credit issued by a domestic
lender or credit card bank.
(b) To provide for convenience in making purchases of
tangible personal property or services approved by the
sheriff, the Sheriff of Montgomery County may establish
procedures to make certain purchases through use of a credit
card issued to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The
sheriff may adopt written policy and procedures governing the
utilization of credit cards which, at a minimum, shall include
each of the following:
(1) A monetary limit on the amount of any individual
purchase which may be made with a credit card.
(2) A monetary limit on the total monthly amount that
may be purchased with a credit card taking into consideration
the monetary limit of the discretionary fund used.
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the monetary limit of the discretionary fund used.
(3) Procedures to ensure that only the sheriff or his
or her designee has sole access to any credit card, credit
card numbers, access codes, or security codes.
(4) Procedures to keep accurate records of all
purchases made with a credit card which shall be periodically
reviewed during required audits.
(5) Procedures to ensure that all credit card bills are
carefully reviewed by the sheriff each month to make sure that
no unauthorized charges appear on the bill.
(6) Procedures to ensure that all credit card bills are
paid in full on a timely basis each month to avoid service
charges, late fees, or interest payments.
(7) The sheriff shall select the credit card provider
or providers taking into consideration each of the following:
a. Whether the credit card issuer requires an annual
fee for utilizing the card.
b. Whether the credit card issuer offers rewards or
rebates based upon purchases made utilizing the account.
c. What interest rates, service charges, finance
charges, or late fees will be assessed in the event a bill
from the credit card issuer is paid late or the balance is not
paid in full.
d. Whether penalties or fees will be assessed against
the sheriff in the event he or she decides to terminate the
credit card.
e. Any other consideration deemed relevant by the
sheriff.
(c) In the event the credit card provides rewards or
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(c) In the event the credit card provides rewards or
rebates based upon the use of the card, any rewards or rebates
earned from the card shall be deposited in the Sheriff's Fund
of Montgomery County.
Section 2. This act shall become effective October 1,
2024.
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