The purchasing officer may authorize in writing any using agency to purchase or contract for specified supplies, services, and equipment independently of the purchasing officer. However, the purchasing officer shall require:
A. That such purchases or contracts be made in conformance with the procedures herein established in which instances the using agency shall have the same discretionary authority as conferred herein upon the purchasing officer in respect to such procedures; and
B. That periodic reports be submitted by the using agency as to the purchases and contracts made under such written authorizations.
(Prior code §2.95 (Ord. 669 (part), Ord. 1332 §2))