The city manager shall be general purchasing agent of the city, and except where specific provision to the contrary is made by law or by the council, he or she shall make all purchases of supplies, materials and equipment authorized by the council, in the manner prescribed by, and subject to the limitations imposed by law. No purchase shall be made or obligation incurred except upon authorization by the council, and no expense shall be incurred, except for the purpose of which no prior appropriation is required by law, if the amount of such purchase is not covered by an unexpended appropriation for the purpose.
(Ord. 105 § 5, 1991)