SB280 Summary

• Authorizes county commissions to establish procedures allowing chief administrative officers to make limited purchases using credit or debit cards for county purchasing.

• Requires county commissions to promulgate written policies including monetary limits on individual purchases and total monthly purchases (not to exceed 0.25% of general fund budget).

• Mandates procedures ensuring sole access by the chief administrative officer to cards and access codes, with accurate record-keeping and monthly review by the county commission chair.

• Requires monthly review of card bills for unauthorized charges and timely full payment to avoid fees, interest, or service charges.

• Directs county commissions to consider annual fees, rewards/rebates, interest rates, and other factors when selecting card providers, with any rewards or rebates deposited into the county general fund.