The Director of Finance is appointed the Purchasing Officer of the city and the head of the Central Purchasing Department, and he or she is vested subject to the direction of the City Administrator with full authority to purchase all supplies and equipment for the city. Subject to the direction of the City Administrator, the duties of the Purchasing Officer may be performed by an authorized representative or be delegated to such city office or position as may be determined by the Director of Finance.
('61 Code, § 2-2.502) (Ord. 157 C.S., passed 1-20-71; Am. Ord. 591 C.S., passed 1-6-93)