(a) The city administrator shall have sole authority to conduct and conclude all negotiations affecting purchase price, terms, and delivery. Participation by city department heads in this process must be conducted under the auspices of and with the full knowledge of the city administrator. Delegation of purchasing activities by the city administrator is allowed when such serves the best interest of the city as determined by the administrator.

(b) Salesmen may be received in the various departments of the city with prior approval from the city administrator. No commitment of funds, however, is allowed without written approval from the city administrator. (Prior code § 1-5-12)