A. There is created the position of Purchasing Agent.
B. The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed as provided in Section 2.09.160. The Purchasing Agent shall manage the City's purchasing program. The Purchasing Agent shall endeavor to obtain the fullest possible benefit through open competition on all purchases and award all purchases to responsible bidders. He shall furnish the Director of Finance and the City Manager with such reports and information as may be required. He shall establish methods and procedures necessary for the efficient and economical functioning of the purchasing program and shall have the responsibility to:
1. Purchase Material. Purchase any materials, supplies, services, furnishings, equipment and other personal property required by using agencies, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the City Council, administrative procedures approved by the City Manager, purchasing procedures approved by the Director of Finance or as otherwise provided by law. Except in cases of emergency, no purchase of personal property by any person other than the Purchasing Agent or his appointed designee shall be binding upon the City or constitute a lawful charge against City funds;
2. Contract Generally. The Purchasing Agent may manage the program described in this subsection through entry into contracts as permitted by law, including but not limited to equipment service contracts, lease purchase agreements and rental agreements, subject to any restrictions set forth in this chapter or specifically provided for by law;
3. Disposition of Surplus Property. Disposition of all City surplus supplies and equipment and any other surplus personal property shall be handled in accordance with Section 2.66.010.
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (part), 1983).