Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any village officer or using agency to order the purchase of any supplies or make any contract within the preview of this subchapter other than through the purchasing agent, or with his or her prior authorization, and the village shall not be bound by any purchase ordered or contract made contrary to the provisions hereof. For the purposes of this subchapter, the terms USING AGENCY includes all departments, boards, commissions, and agencies of the village.
(2005 Code, § 7.002) (Ord. 2-80, passed 7-9-1980) Penalty, see § 10.99