Columbia Scope of article; rules and procedures ordinance (§ 2-458)

(a) This article delegates authority to the city manager and the purchasing agent to contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services. It does not impose procedural limitations on the city council or otherwise limit the power of the city council to contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services.

(b) It is the intent of this article that due diligence is utilized to ensure the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment and services is performed in a manner that ensures the conscientious expenditure of all public funds and to set forth minimum standards. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict the ability to utilize greater processes or procedures than required herein.

(c) The director of finance is authorized to establish rules and procedures for the purchasing division.