No officer or member of the Division of Fire, except the Fire Chief shall incur any liabilities for the Division to be paid by the City, except by the authority of Council. The Fire Chief shall not incur any liability to be paid by the City, except in case of urgent necessity or when directed by Council. All supplies for the Division shall be purchased by the City Purchasing Agent after having received authority from Council to do so.
(1980 Code 34.54)