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Staff explains transfer authority: department head authorization suffices, chair signature not required
Summary
Staff told the committee that transfers are authorized by the department head or elected official whose budget contains the funds; the committee discussed whether the chair must also sign transfers from the general fund and were told the department head's written authorization is sufficient.
Committee members asked who must sign transfers and whether the chair needs to sign transfers involving the general fund.
Stephanie explained that when a transfer is requested, the department head or elected official attached to that budget line should provide written authorization and that, for general‑fund transfers, the money is appropriated to the department head. She said this practice has been the county’s approach and that transfers do not require the chair’s signature when the department head has the authority.
The committee requested clarity in process documentation and asked staff to confirm any changes to signature practice for high‑value transfers.
