§ 16-6. Purchasing authority.  


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  • (a)

    The division of purchasing shall have the authority and the duty to purchase or contract for all goods, materials, services, or supplies for the use of any department of the city in accordance with the procedure as prescribed by this article and such rules and regulations as adopted for the internal management and operation of the division of purchasing.

    (b)

    The division of purchasing shall not be responsible for those contracts made by the city attorney's office in connection with its provision of legal services on behalf of the city, its employees or representatives, or other types of purchases not amenable to competitive bidding.

    (c)

    Procurement authority with respect to certain supplies, services, or construction may be delegated to other city officials when such delegation is deemed necessary for the effective procurement of these supplies, services, or construction.

(Ord. No. 2009-9089, § 1, 7-9-09)