§ 21-257. Certification of claims.

(1)

Upon the request of the County, the person submitting a claim shall, within thirty (30) days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, submit a certified claim as defined by this section. A "certified claim" shall be made under oath by a person duly authorized by the claimant, and shall contain a statement that:

(a)

The claim is made in good faith;

(b)

The claim's supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of the person's knowledge and belief;

(c)

The amount of the claim accurately reflects the amount that the claimant believes is due from the County; and

(d)

The certifying person is duly authorized by the claimant to certify the claim.

(2)

Failure to provide the requested certification within the prescribed thirty (30) day period shall constitute a forfeiture of the entire claim.

(Ord. No. 99-152, § 1, 11-2-99)