ensure they hold the necessary financial delegations to approve expenditure;

immediately upon receipt of the card sign the reverse side;

use their card for official purposes only;

keep their card secure, preferably in the safe or on person, when not in use. The

number is to be kept confidential to minimise opportunities for fraud;

obligations related to their cards usage;

observe any restrictions or limitations imposed in respect of approved suppliers

and/or categories of expenditure; and

comply with normal purchasing requirements on quotation, tender and gazettal.

Variation

10.12 All variations to card-holders and/or credit and transaction limits require the endorsement of the Manager and formal advice to the AMEX Administration Officer.

arrangements are in place to do so on their behalf.

10.15 An officer relieving in a position where the occupant holds a credit card is not permitted to use the card of a person whom they are relieving.

10.16 If the card-holder is expected to be absent in excess of one month the person acting in the position carrying the delegation may be issued with a card provided they meet the criteria for eligibility at 10.1.4.

Methods of Use

10. 17 An ACT Government credit card may be used across the counter (in person), by telephone, by mail and by fax. Care should be taken when quoting the card number that: