(a) The city administrator shall receive copies of all correspondence with suppliers and vendors in order to maintain continuity in the purchasing process and all negotiations.

(b) All using agencies of the city shall file with the city administrator detailed requisitions of estimates of their requirements of supplies, materials, equipment and contractual needs. The city administrator shall examine each requisition and shall have the authority to question and revise as to quantity, quality, brand, or estimated cost, in order that the best interest of the city may be served. The administrator shall consult with the department head of the requisitioning agency prior to making any revisions. (Prior code § 1-5-14)