§ 2-61. Book showing appropriation for each department; audit and payment of bills, payrolls and claims.

It shall be the duty of the city clerk to have prepared and kept in such clerk's office an account with each department of the city which shall show the amount of the appropriation by the council for monthly salaries and expenses of each department. The clerk shall be the auditing officer of the city and shall audit all bills, accounts, payrolls and claims against the city as prescribed by section 2-8. The clerk shall not allow or pay bills, accounts, payrolls or claims incurred by any board or department unless the unexpended portion of the appropriation of such board or department be sufficient therefor or unless the clerk receives the approval of the city council.

(Code 1962, § 60)