Sample Ordinances, Agreements & Policies

Model Purchasing Card Policy

In the 2015 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly enacted legislation imposing penalties for the misuse or abuse of government-issued purchasing cards by elected officials. These penalties include civil fines and criminal offenses, underscoring the seriousness of the issue.

Cities providing purchasing or credit cards to elected officials are now required to establish specific policies governing their use. This model policy includes statutory requirements that must be incorporated into any local government policy regarding these cards.