The Manager shall act as Purchasing Agent for the Municipality. Council may provide by ordinance a procedure for the making of emergency purchases by officers and employees of the Municipality other than the Purchasing Agent. The Director of Finance shall issue checks for payment.
The Manager may designate an administrative officer or employee of the Municipality to act as Purchasing Agent to award and execute such contracts, orders, and agreements on behalf of the Municipality as the Manager is authorized to award and execute pursuant to the provisions of Subsection B. hereof.