§ 2-250. Functions and duties of the department of procurement.

The functions and duties of the department of procurement and the chief procurement officer shall include:

(1)

Serving as the principal public purchasing official for this city;

(2)

Developing and implementing the procurement strategy for the city;

(3)

Ensuring that the city maximizes the value it receives on its spending; effectively executing the public policy goals of the city related to purchasing;

(4)

Overseeing the procurement of and maintaining programs for specifications development, contract administration and inspection and acceptance of supplies, services and professional and consultant services in accordance with the charter and code, as well as the management and disposal of surplus supplies;

(5)

Negotiating leases in connection with the needs of the programs and projects of the city when authorized or required by law;

(6)

Assisting in the preparation of contracts for all branches and agencies of the city government;

(7)

Establishing a program for the general control of all inventories of supplies belonging to this city;

(8)

Adopting operational procedures relating to the execution of the chief procurement officer's duties. These operating procedures shall be set forth in a contracting and procurement manual and shall be consistent with financial reporting requirements as provided by this Code;

(9)

Unless otherwise provided, preparing all necessary resolutions or ordinances for adoption by the city council and approval by the mayor, authorizing the city to enter into contracts under this article; and

(10)

Delivering all original executed contracts, together with all exhibits, bonds and certificates of insurance, to the chief financial officer for retention in the official records of the city.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 39, 9-16-02)