A. The mayor, subject to any regulations which the council may prescribe, shall contract for, purchase, or issue purchase authorizations for all supplies, materials and equipment for offices, departments and agencies of the city government. Every contract or purchase exceeding an amount to be established by ordinance shall require the prior approval of the council. The mayor may also sell or transfer to or between offices, departments and agencies, surplus or obsolete supplies, materials and equipment, subject to regulations as the council may prescribe.
B. The council by ordinance may prescribe requirements and procedures for competitive bidding. Notice and opportunity for competitive bidding, in accordance with regulations as the council may prescribe, shall then be given before a purchase or contract for supplies, materials or equipment is made. The council shall not exempt a particular contract, purchase or sale from the requirement of competitive bidding.
C. The council by ordinance may transfer some or all of the power granted to the mayor by this section to an officer appointed by and subordinate to the mayor.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 11-116, eff. July 1, 1978.
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