The town manager, or his designee, shall be the purchasing agent for the town. No purchase or contract for services of any kind or description, payment for which is to be made from funds of the town, shall be made by the purchasing agent or any officer, employee or agent of the town, except in the manner set forth in this chapter. Whenever any budgeted purchase or contract for goods or services is in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), such purchase or contract shall be presented to the town council for approval. The town council may request that the purchasing agent solicit bids in the manner set forth herein prior to the approval of any such purchase or contract. (Ord. 14-06, 7-12-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-10, 12-7-2021)