(Contribution or Subsidy)
Article 232-2.
The ordinary local public body may give contributions or subsidies insofar as is necessary for the public interest.
(Obligation)
Article 232-3.
Any contract or other action which would put the ordinary local public body under a promise of expenditure (referred to as obligation) shall be made in accordance with law or budget.
(Disbursement)
Article 232-4.
The chief accountant or treasurer may disburse no public money of the ordinary local public body, unless so ordered by the chief executive.
2.
The chief accountant or treasurer may, even if ordered under the preceding paragraph, disburse no money until he/she has confirmed that such obligation is not against law or budget and that the amount of money so obligated is duly fixed.
(Disbursement)
Article 232-5.
No disbursement may be made but for its creditors.
2.
Disbursement of the ordinary local public body may, according to cabinet order, be made by means of advanced funds, payment on account, advance payment, payment from the revenue, remittance or transfer account.
(Clerk)
Article 232-6.
Disbursement of the ordinary local public body where a banking institution is designated under Article 235 shall, according to cabinet order, be made by drawing a check upon the banking institution in lieu of paying in cash or by transmitting a transfer slip thereto. However, the chief accountant or treasurer may upon request of a creditor pay a small amount in cash or cause the banking institution to pay in cash, in lieu of drawing a check.
2.
Such banking institution shall make payment upon presentation of the check drawn by the chief accountant or treasurer, even if it was drawn more than ten days before, insofar as it is presented within one year.
