5-2-101. PURCHASING AGENTS.
(1) The City’s Purchasing Agent shall be the supervisor of the Purchasing Division, as established by Title 3 of the City Code. The Finance Director or the City Manager or their designee may also act as the Purchasing Agent at any time. With the approval of the City Manager, the Purchasing Agent may delegate authority to purchase certain supplies, services, or construction items to other City officials, if such delegation is deemed necessary for the effective procurement of those items.
(2) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Purchasing Agent shall be responsible for the procurement of all supplies and services in accordance with this Ordinance.
(3) Duties. In accordance with this Ordinance, and subject to the supervision of the Finance Director and the City Manager, the Purchasing Agent shall:
a. procure or supervise the procurement of all supplies, and services needed by the City;
b. sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of surplus supplies belonging to the City; and
c. in cooperation with the City Department using the supplies and services, establish and maintain programs for bid specifications, specification development, inspection, review and acceptance.