Spending Policy for Approval

City of Chandler — Cancelled (2024-10-21)

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Chandler Museum Foundation 
Spending Policy 
 
I. 
Purpose 
The spending policy defines the guidelines for how Chandler Museum Foundation (CMF) 
Funds can be spent to support CMF activities, while ensuring compliance with all city 
and regulatory requirements. 
  
II. 
Scope 
The requirements stated within this policy apply to all spending undertaken by CMF as 
defined.  
 
III. 
References 
Chandler Museum Foundation Deposit and Investment Policy, Adopted by the Chandler 
Museum Foundation on March 15, 2021 
Current City of Chandler Financial Policies, Effective January 14, 2016 
Chandler Museum Foundation Fundraising Policy, Adopted by the Chandler Museum 
Foundation Board on February 16, 2021 
Chandler Museum Foundation Board Member Conflict of Interest Statement 
Chandler Museum Foundation Whistleblower Protection Policy, Adopted by the 
Chandler Museum Foundation on December 14, 2020 
Chandler Museum Foundation Non-Discrimination Policy, Adopted by the Chandler 
Museum Foundation on December 14, 2020 
 
IV. 
Terms and Definitions 
Budgeted Expenditures: Distribution of Funds tied to approved CMF budgeted line 
items. 
 
CMF Members: Members of the Chandler Museum Foundation board. 
 
Discretionary Spending: Distribution of Funds to support the CMF mission as defined 
by CMF Members. 
 
Endowment Spending: Distribution of Restricted Funds specified for a specific 
purpose. Any spending from Restricted Funds must meet all requirements of the donor 
as determined by the CMF Members. 
 
Funds: Sources of revenue as listed as CMF budgeted line items. Funds may be 
restricted or unrestricted. 
 
Museum Staff: Chander Museum employees with the authority to spend CMF budgeted 
line items.

Restricted Funds: Donated funds with donor instructions on the particular purpose for 
which the funds can be spent. 
 
Supplier: Any outside entity providing a good or service in which CMF can direct Funds. 
 
Unrestricted Funds: Funds without designated restrictions for distribution. Sources of 
Unrestricted Funds include interest on endowments, museum store sales, space 
rentals and general donations. 
 
V. 
Responsibilities 
All CMF Members and Museum Staff that are involved in any financial expenditures or 
discretionary spending to any supplier must comply with this policy. 
 
VI. 
Discretionary Spending Procedure 
To authorize spending of Unrestricted Funds for activities NOT listed in the CMF budget: 
a. Draft a written statement that clearly outlines the purpose of the spending request. 
The request should identify what part(s) of the CMF Mission Statement are relevant 
to approve the expense. 
b. Submit the written statement to obtain approval from either the Executive 
Subcommittee or the Finance Subcommittee. 
c. If approved, direct the Funds to the Supplier per the references listed in Section II. 
 
VII. 
Endowment Spending Procedure 
To authorize spending of Restricted Funds:  
a. Identify the line item on the CMF budget that pertains to the endowment fund 
source and that Funds remain in that budgeted line item. 
b. Verify with Museum Staff that the expenditure meets the requirements of the donor. 
c. If the expenditure is less than $500, direct the Funds to the Supplier per the 
references listed in Section III. 
d. If the expenditure is more than $500, obtain approval from either the Executive 
Subcommittee or the Finance Subcommittee prior to directing the Funds to the 
Supplier per the references listed in Section III. 
 
VIII. 
Budgeted Expenditures Procedure 
To authorize spending of Funds identified in the CMF budget: 
a. Identify the line item on the CMF budget that pertains to the spending request. 
b. Verify with Museum Staff that Funds remain in that budgeted line item. 
c. If the expenditure is less than $5000, direct the Funds to the Supplier per the 
references listed in Section III 
d. If the expenditure is more than $5000, obtain approval from either the Executive 
Subcommittee or the Finance Subcommittee prior to directing the Funds to the 
Supplier per the references listed in Section III

IX. 
Supplier Documentation 
Upon request, Supplier will provide written documentation including receipts for 
payment, adherence to applicable regulations, warranties for work provided, etc. as 
required to support CMF financial and compliance audits.