3.20.040: AUTHORITY OF CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager or a person designated by the City Manager shall be responsible for the following:
   A.   Ensure that all purchases for services comply with this chapter.
   B.   Review and approve all purchases of the City.
   C.   Establish necessary additional procedures for the efficient and economical management of the contracting and purchasing functions authorized by this chapter. Such procedures shall be in writing and on file in the City Recorder's Office as a public record.
   D.   Maintain accurate and sufficient records concerning all City purchases and contracts for services.
   E.   Maintain a list of contractors for public improvements and personal services who have made themselves known to the City and are interested in soliciting City business.
   F.   Make recommendations to the City Council concerning amendments to this chapter.
   G.   In the absence of the City Manager, the Mayor shall be designated and authorized to fulfill the duties of the City Manager with respect to any contract, purchase or payment that requires immediate action or execution. The Mayor shall promptly notify the City Manager of any actions taken by the Mayor. (Ord. 2018-10)