2-1-2: PURCHASING AGENT; DETERMINATIONS:
The city council shall appoint a purchasing agent or agents for the city. The purchasing agent shall determine, before purchases are made, that:
   A.   Funds are available;
   B.   The purchase is within the budget of the department;
   C.   The purchase is within the scope of the program for which the request is made; and
   D.   The department head has made the request for purchase. (1987 Code § 7-103)