In conformity with the purchasing authority conferred in the City Charter, Section 14.2, the Purchasing Agent shall:
(A) Procure for the city the highest quality in supplies, materials, equipment and services at the least expense and obtain the highest possible price for unwanted city property that is sold.
(B) Sign all checks and warrants against city funds countersigned by other signatories designated by the City Council.
(C) Discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases and sales.
(D) Prepare and adopt written specifications for supplies, materials, equipment and services, as may be required. Specifications shall be developed with information available through governmental and private sources and in cooperation with the using department.
(E) Prescribe and maintain such forms as may be necessary to the operation of these rules.
(F) Prescribe rules and policies to facilitate the efficient purchasing of daily supplies and materials.
(G) Prepare, adopt and maintain such files as may be necessary to the operation of the rules. Have the responsibility to declare vendors who default on their quotations irresponsible bidders and recommend them for disqualification, prohibiting them from receiving any further business from the city.
(H) Obtain all federal and state tax exemptions to which the city is entitled.
(I) Be the City Manager or an agent designated by the City Manager.
(Ord. 193, passed 4-3-91)