There shall be established in the department of finance a division of purchases, the head of which shall be the city purchasing agent. The purchasing agent, pursuant to rules and regulations established by resolution or ordinance, shall contract for, purchase, store, and distribute all supplies, materials, and equipment required by any office, department, or agency of the city government. The purchasing agent shall also have power and shall be required to:
(1) Establish and enforce specifications with respect to supplies, materials, and equipment required by the city government.
(2) Inspect or supervise the inspection of all deliveries of supplies, materials, and equipment, and determine their quality, quantity, and conformance with specifications.
(3) Have charge of such general storerooms and warehouses as the council may provide by resolution or ordinance.
(4) Transfer to or between offices, departments, or agencies, or sell surplus, obsolete, or unused supplies, material, and equipment.
(5) Perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him or her by resolution or ordinance.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Part 6 - Department of Finance.
Section 45-37A-52.160 - Director of Finance - Appointment.
Section 45-37A-52.161 - Director of Finance - Qualifications.
Section 45-37A-52.162 - Director of Finance - Surety Bond.
Section 45-37A-52.163 - Director of Finance - Powers and Duties.
Section 45-37A-52.164 - When Contracts and Expenditures Prohibited.
Section 45-37A-52.165 - Fees to Be Paid to City Government.
Section 45-37A-52.166 - Division of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.167 - Competitive Bidding.
Section 45-37A-52.168 - Contracts for City Improvements.
Section 45-37A-52.169 - Accounting Control of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.170 - Borrowing in Anticipation of Revenues.