Subject to the appropriation power of the Common Council, the department heads have the authority to hire such employees and purchase or contract for such materials or services, within the provisions of the city purchasing policy, as the Board of Public Works and Safety deems necessary to the performance of the public functions of the departments.
(Ord. 88-13, passed 11-28-88; Am. Ord. 2002-04, passed 4-8-02; Am. Ord. 2008-01, passed 2-25-08)