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[~ ORDIANNCE NO. ~ , 1982 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROMOTIONAL ACCOUNT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHEREAS, the Indiana General Assembly has adopted a policy to grant local units of government all the powers that they need for the effective operation of government as to local affairs through Indiana Code 36-1-3-2; and WHEREAS, the participation in membership organizations and expenditures of a promotional nature are necessary for the efficient operation and betterment of government; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CIVIL TOWN OF MOORESVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT: Section 1. A fund, the Mooresville Promotional Fund is hereby established, The Town Board is hereby authorized to budget and appropriate funds from the General Fund or from other funds to pay the expenses incurred in promoting thè betterment of the municipality. Section 2. Expenditures from this fund may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: A) Membership dues in local, regional, state and national associations of a civic, educational or governmental nature, which have as their purpose the betterment and improvement of municipal operations. B) Direct expenses for travel, meals, and lodging in conjunction with municipal business or meetings or organizations to which the municipality belongs. C) Expenses incurrred in the promotion of economic or industrial developernent for the municipality, including meeting room rental, decorations, meals and travel. D) Commemorative plaques, certificates, or objects such as commemorative keys. E) Other purposes which are deemed by the Town Board to directly relate to promotion or betterment of the Town. Section 3. No expenses shall be allowed from this fund without prior authorization and approval of the the Town Board. Claims for expenses under this section shall be allowed as prescribed by law.