(A) A purchase order is the instrument used to initiate and contract purchases. It is a legal contract between buyer and seller. It is used to introduce a greater measure of responsibility and accountability over implementation of the annual budget and improves control of expenditures so that budget amounts are not exceeded. It is a formal notice to a vendor to furnish supplies or services described in detail.
(B) A City purchase order shall be initiated by a departmental purchase requisition or City Commission action and prepared by personnel in the Purchasing Department. It will be forwarded to the vendor.
(Ord. 657-03-13, passed 3-4-13)