Moves mayor’s authority to spend money without approval that was previously set at $199
Tuesday night, the Century Town Council unanimously approved a resolution that allows the mayor to spend up to $10,000 without council approval and requires two signatures on any check the town issues. Councilwoman Shelisa McCall was not in attendance.
Right now, according to the town’s 40-plus year old charter, the mayor cannot spend more than $199 without council approval. The approval of an amendment by Century voters in the November 5 General Election will allow the Century mayor to spend more than $199. It was up to the council to set that cap amount.
There was discussion about what would...
