All purchases of supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services for the offices, departments and agencies of the city shall be made by the city manager or by his/her designee. Payment of claims shall not be subject to prior city council approval. A periodic report shall be prepared at least monthly, listing all approved payments made for the preceding period. A copy of the payment listing shall be forwarded to each member of the city council. All payments shall be made on a regular schedule which shall assure payment of bills in a timely manner. Exceptions to the regular payment schedule must be authorized by the city manager or his/her designee. (Ord. 597, 6-2-2008; amd. 2013 Code)