A. The city manager may adopt administrative policies to carry out the intent of this chapter, including policies for—
1. The solicitation of and contracting for professional services;
2. The use of purchase orders;
3. The control of petty cash funds without prior use of purchase orders or contracts; and
4. The hearing of protests, as set forth in section 3.56.290.
B. The city manager shall prepare, subject to approval by the city council, administrative policies regarding the solicitation of and contracting for goods, nonprofessional services, and public projects, including competitive bidding and alternative procurement methods for those purchases for which competitive bidding is not required. (Ord. 2024-0010 § 4)