In order to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies and equipment, to secure for the city supplies and equipment at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed, to exercise positive financial control over purchases, to clearly define authority for the purchasing function, and to assure the quality of purchases, a Purchasing System is established.
('61 Code, § 2-2.501) (Ord. 157 C.S., passed 1-20-71)