GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 867

Short Title:  Newport F.D. Funds Restriction.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representatives Smith; and J. Preston.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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April 12, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT RESTRICTING EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS DONATED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF NEWPORT.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Funds previously donated to the Newport Fire Department or raised by fire department fund-raising events and now on hand in the amount of fifty three thousand seven hundred ninety-six dollars and sixty-six cents ($53,796.66), plus any interest that has accrued since March 31, 1993, are hereby made subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 2 of this act.
Sec. 2.  The donated funds identified in Section 1 of this act shall be kept by the Town of Newport in a fund separate from other municipal funds.  The donated funds shall be spent only upon the advice and authorization of a committee appointed by the governing body of the Town of Newport.  The committee shall consist of no less than three and no more than seven members, as determined by the governing board, who shall be appointed from those persons recommended by the volunteer members of the Newport Fire Department.  Expenditures from the funds shall be limited to expenditures in the following categories:
(1)	Food;
(2)	Purchase, repair, and maintenance of furniture, appliances, and nonbudget equipment;
(3)	Uniform accessories;
(4)	Christmas decorations;
(5)	Christmas party for local children;
(6)	Christmas gifts for active and retired firefighters;
(7)	Photographic and video supplies and equipment;
(8)	Training aids and subscriptions;
(9)	Professional dues;
(10)	Florist costs;
(11)	Printing, office equipment, and supplies;
(12)	Charitable donations;
(13)	Stock for vending machines;
(14)	Sales tax on vending machines; and
(15)	Maintenance contracts for vending machines and other equipment.
Sec. 3.  Upon authorization of expenditures pursuant to this act, the governing body of the Town of Newport shall include such expenditures in its budget ordinance or amendments thereto, and the funds shall be accounted for and audited as are all other municipal funds.
Sec. 4.  In the event of conflict between this act and other laws or regulations, the provisions of this act shall control.
Sec. 5.  This act is effective upon ratification.