3.1 Board Comptrolling Policy

The Annual Operating, Capital, and Small Capital Items Budgets, as approved by the
Board, are the authorized operational and fiscal plan for the year.

The Chief Librarian and/or designate is authorized to commit and pay out of the Annual
Operating, Capital, and Small Capital Items Budgets previously approved by the Board.

Charges over $20,000.00 and funding for special projects are subject to Board
approval.

Purchasing procedures are governed by the Board Policy on Procurement Practices,
(3.3.).