A. The department assigned as the "contracting department" shall be responsible for monitoring contract performance unless otherwise designated by the City Manager. Each department director will keep the City Manager up to date on the status of all contracts.
B. Oversight of the purchasing policies will be shared among the several departments as follows.
1. The City Manager has the authority to issue invitations for formal bids and requests for proposals, and may delegate this authority to one or more department directors in writing.
2. The Public Works Director shall coordinate and manage the disposal of the city's surplus and obsolete materials and equipment.
3. The Administrative Services Director will develop the specific procedures necessary for the purchasing process.
4. The City Manager may designate a city employee to be an additional "purchasing agent" on a temporary basis in order complete a purchase of goods and/or services.
(Res. 2008-011, passed 2-19-2008)