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Kenly council approves electronic solicitation of contracts and accepts NCLM cybersecurity and accounting assistance
Summary
Council adopted a resolution allowing contracts to be advertised solely by electronic means and accepted NC League of Municipalities AIM program assistance for accounting and cybersecurity. Both measures passed unanimously, 3-0.
The Town Council approved two administrative resolutions at its March 10 meeting to modernize procurement notices and accept technical assistance.
Council discussed a resolution to permit advertisement of town contract opportunities solely by electronic means, citing local newspaper limitations and the need to meet statutory advertising requirements. Council Member Garrett Stancil moved adoption; Council Member Keith Davis seconded and the resolution passed unanimously, 3-0.
Council also voted to accept Municipal Accounting Services and Cybersecurity Technical Assistance through the AIM program offered by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Town Clerk Tymeeka Williams and Interim Town Manager Tony Sears described AIM as a federally funded program that provides accounting software support, cybersecurity testing and on-site mentorship aimed at helping small municipalities with reconciliations and financial practices. Council approved participation by motion (moved by Beverly Knight, seconded by Keith Davis), 3-0.
Staff said AIM assistance is at no cost to the town and will include system testing, additional audits, and financial training. Council did not set a separate implementation schedule at the meeting; staff will coordinate with NCLM and report back.
