Policy tightens fund use for Floresville council

Floresville City Council members approved a resolution Jan. 8 establishing “rules and parameters” for their use of public funds. The policy’s stated purpose is to ensure that expenditures of public funds by council members comply with the Texas Constitution, state law, the city charter, city code, and other adopted policies by “serving a valid public purpose and furthering the official business of the city.” Enforcement and oversight of the policy begins with the city manager or finance director, who are to review all reimbursement and expenditure requests from council members for compliance with the policy. After such review, the city...

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