§ 2-22. Expenditures for hospitality.

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(a)

The county is authorized to make expenditures, in such amounts as the board of county commissioners may deem to be reasonable and proper, to pay for the meals, refreshment, and entertainment of elected officials, state legislators, members of appointed boards and commissions, and other distinguished visitors to the county as the board may deem to be appropriate.

(b)

The provision of hospitality to visiting officials, dignitaries, and honored guests, as set forth here, is declared to be a county purpose under home powers. The benefit expected to be derived by the county from such expenditures is declared to be the knowledge, familiarity, and good will of such officials, dignitaries, and honored guests, and such benefit is declared to be sufficient to justify these expenditures.

(c)

Expenditures under this section shall be paid by county warrant after approval by the board of county commissioners.

(Ord. No. 1989-2, § 1, 2-7-89)

                    
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