§ 2-6. Expenditure of county funds related to employee expenses.

(a)

Certain expenditures authorized:

(1)

The board of county commissioners may provide for the expenditure of county funds for the annual membership fee to the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the board of county commissioners may provide for the expenditure of county funds for the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting attendance fee for county employees.

(2)

The board of county commissioners may provide for the expenditure of county funds for the purchase of small appliances (e.g., refrigerators, microwaves, etc.) in breakrooms and lunchrooms for the common use of county employees. County funds cannot be used for the purchase of small appliances for personal use.

(3)

The board of county commissioners may provide for the expenditure of county funds for building decor in common areas which are open and accessible to the public. Decor could be defined as, but not limited to, pictures, plants, or small furnishings.

(b)

Declaration of county purpose and confirmation and ratification of prior expenditures. The expenditures authorized herein are hereby declared to be a county purpose in the common interest of the employees and citizens of the county. Any such expenditures incurred for such purposes prior to the effective date of this section are hereby confirmed and ratified.

(Ord. No. 2016-9, § 1, 5-10-16)