S.L. 363.1 Art. 24Purchasing of works, goods and services.

(1) Save as otherwise provided under the financial procedures, all purchase orders, contracts and agreements for works, goods or services to be supplied to the Council shall be authorised by the Council. This provision shall not apply to petty cash purchases and for the supply of public utility services.

(2) Purchase orders made verbally, including orders made by telephone, shall be immediately confirmed in writing.

(3) Prior to the approval of a Council purchase order, the Secretary or the employee responsible for purchasing shall ensure that each purchase corresponds to and does not exceed an item or heading within the approved estimates, unless otherwise so authorised by the Secretary or the Council.