4.4.1.080 Fiscal Procedures

(a) The following procedures shall be followed for all invoices for Court personnel or Judicial Branch activity:

(1) The Tribal Court Clerk shall prepare all invoices and requisitions and insure that appropriate supporting documentation is completed and attached as necessary.

(2) The Trial Court Judge shall review all invoices and indicate whether the payment, activity or materials requested are within the approved Court budget and shall affix the proper signature to approve.

(3) The Accounting Department shall insure that the payment, invoice or requisition is covered in the budget, that appropriate documentation is in place, and shall affix the proper signature on the invoice or requisition and submit it to the Governor.

(4) Upon receipt of the invoice or requisition with all necessary signatures and the Governor shall affix his signature indicating the item is ready for payment.

(b) Contracts: Any Judicial Branch service or activity lasting more than one (1) year or costing $500.00 or more shall require a professional services contract.