A. The general function of the division of purchasing and stores is to purchase all equipment, supplies and other personal property for the city's departments and divisions upon the best terms and for the best price possible. The division also accounts for and controls the inventory of the property for the city, and performs all other functions as required by law.
B. The manager of the division of purchasing and stores acts as purchasing agent for the city in securing all the supplies, equipment and other personal property needed by the city's departments and divisions and controlling and monitoring the inventory of the same. The manager shall perform such other functions and duties required by law. (Prior code § 2-1-2(g)(1))