Fayette Authorized Employees ordinance (§ 112.060)

A. Persons with purchasing authority are designated as authorized employees for the City and are responsible for ensuring that the best possible price and quality are obtained with each purchase. Authorized employees shall review all proposed procurements to avoid unnecessary or duplicative purchases of equipment, supplies, and services. Authorized employees shall also ensure that competition is not restricted with limits on the geographic location of vendors, with unreasonable requirements or qualifications placed on vendors, or by allowing vendors to be selected who have engaged in non-competitive pricing practices. Authorized employees shall follow all requirements of the Code and the instructions of the Purchasing Agent.