The Director of Finance shall perform the following duties:
(a) Make all purchases required by the various departments, divisions, offices, sections and units of the City government in conformity with the control procedures established for that purpose.
(b) Operate and maintain the storage facilities of the City and such stock control records as are necessary for the proper inventory.
(c) Prepare or obtain and maintain standard specifications for materials, supplies and equipment whenever practicable.
(d) Keep informed and maintain records as to the sources of supply for all classes of purchases, bids and price quotations, and other related items.
(e) Cooperate with the City Manager in keeping inventory records of all equipment and major items of supplies owned by the City and in making periodic inventories.
(f) Advise and assist the City Manager in the formulation of policies and procedures in connection with the purchasing activities of the City.
(g) Conduct emergency purchasing in accordance with approved procedures when formal procurement is impracticable.
(h) Sell unused or worn out, surplus or obsolete equipment and materials when identified as such by proper authority.
(i) Perform such other duties as may be required by the City Manager.