A uniform set of purchasing policies will result in the following: A clear understanding of responsibilities and authorities as they relate to purchasing; insure competitive pricing in order to maximize limited budget resources; insure a clear flow of communication from the departments through the Town Manager to the Clerk-Treasurer; and maintain the integrity of the budget drafted and approved by the Town Council. The Town Manager and Clerk- Treasurer will prepare and adopt, with the approval of the Council, procedures and policies for purchasing.
('80 Code, § 2.02.100)