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Part III - Responsibilities

OFFICERS

The Annual Statement of Accounts

Complying with the accounting guidance and timetable issued by the Section 151 Officer and supplying all information required to complete the Statement of Accounts.

Income

Process all income accurately and quickly in accordance with the procedures in Part IV.

Ordering/Paying for Goods

Every Officer of the Authority has a responsibility to declare any links or personal interest which they may have with purchasers or suppliers and/or contractors if they are engaged in contractual or purchasing decisions on behalf of the Council.  In addition they must comply with the Officer Code of Conduct.

Banking Arrangements & Cheques

Accountable for operating bank accounts and procedures associated with the paying in and out of Council monies.

Petty Cash/Imprest Accounts

Operating petty cash/imprest accounts in line with the relevant instructions.  On leaving the Council’s employment or otherwise ceasing to be entitled to hold an imprest advance, an employee must account to the  Business Unit Head for the amount advanced to them.

Gifts & Hospitality

Enter all instances of receipt of goods or hospitality related to their employment by the Council in the  Business Unit’s register.

Inform their Business Unit Head of any interest they may have with another organisation.



Contact details

Bournemouth Council
Envelope IconTown Hall,
Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
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Telephone IconTel: 01202 451451
Fax: 01202 451000
Minicom: 01202 454728
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    Page Updated: 15 May 2006