§ 4.08.040. Purchasing agent—Powers and duties.

A.

Principal Contracting Officer of the Metropolitan Government. The purchasing agent shall serve as the central procurement officer of the metropolitan government.

B.

Power to Adopt Operational Procedures. Consistent with the provisions of this code and regulations that may be promulgated by the standards board, the purchasing agent may adopt operational procedures governing the internal operations of the purchasing division, subject to the approval of the director of finance.

C.

Duties. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this code, the purchasing agent shall, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the standards board:

1.

Procure or supervise the procurement of all supplies, services, and construction needed by the metropolitan government;

2.

Sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of surplus supplies belonging to the metropolitan government;

3.

Establish and maintain programs for the inspection, testing and acceptance of supplies, services and construction;

4.

With the approval of the director of finance and the mayor, and after consultation with the heads of the using agencies concerned, establish and enforce standard specifications for all supplies, materials and equipment required by the metropolitan government which the purchasing agent has authority to purchase or lease;

5.

Prescribe the time of making requisitions for such supplies, materials and equipment and the future period which such requisitions are to cover; and

6.

Submit reports as requested by the director of finance and the standards board.

(Ord. 2002-1232 § 3 (part), 2002; Ord. 92-210 § 1 (2-202), 1992)