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Be it ordained that Section 4.22 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be amended relative to payment of small claims
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Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that Section 4.22 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991, as amended, be and the same are hereby further amended as follows:
-by striking out Section 4.22 as it currently exists and inserting in place thereof a new Section 4.22 as follows:
SECTION 4.22 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES APPROVED BY COMMITTEE ON FINANCE; AUTHORITY OF COMMITTEE TO ADJUST SMALL CLAIMS; NOTICE TO CITY SOLICITOR
All claims made against the City for damages, and such other claims as may be referred to them, shall be examined by the Committee on Finance; and the Committee may take such steps as it deems expedient for the defense of the City in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars; provided that no claim shall be paid except in reimbursement for paid receipts to companies doing business in the Commonwealth. Claims so allowed shall be certified by the Controller of Accounts to the Treasurer without further examination. Notices of all injuries to persons or property shall be forwarded forthwith by the officers upon whom such notices may be served to the City Solicitor for examination.