1. (1) The county legislative body, after consultation with the county finance officer, may adopt a financial administration ordinance authorizing the county finance officer, county executive, county manager, or, in the case of county-operated hospitals or mental health districts, an appointed administrator, to act as the financial officer for the purpose of approving:

   1. (a) payroll checks, if the checks are prepared in accordance with a salary schedule established in a personnel ordinance or resolution; or
   2. (b) routine expenditures, such as utility bills, payroll-related expenses, supplies, materials, and payments on county-approved contracts and capital expenditures which are referenced in the budget document and approved by an appropriation resolution adopted for the current fiscal year.

2. (2) A financial administration ordinance adopted in accordance with Subsection (1) shall provide:

   1. (a) a maximum amount over which purchases may not be made without the approval of the county executive; and
   2. (b) any other provisions the county legislative body considers advisable.

Amended by Chapter 105, 2026 General Session