Consistent with the efficient and economical operation of City Government, it shall be the duty of the Purchasing Agent:
(a) Classification. To classify those purchases required to be made by the Purchasing Agent under Section 380 of the Charter.
(b) Standardization. To establish written standards for all such purchases. Such standards shall include standards specifying desired characteristics to be included in various products and services purchased by or used by the City which would assist and enable the City to enhance its environmental quality.
(c) Specifications. To prepare and adopt written specifications of all such standardized purchases. All such specifications shall be definite and certain and shall permit competition.
(d) Evaluation. To periodically evaluate the effectiveness of said standards and means of implementation when established and enforced and regularly report to the City Council its findings thereon.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 133,422.
Amended by: Ord. No. 168,293, Eff. 11-26-92; Title and First Para. amended, Subsec. (e) deleted, Ord. No. 170,223, Eff. 2-10-95; Ord. No. 173,239, Eff. 6-19-00, Oper. 7-1-00.