1-8-2. Approval of purchases.

(1) Department Heads or Elected Officers may authorize the purchase of supplies, equipment, materials, or services for their department after obtaining prior approval from the Auditor or purchasing authority for amounts of less than $1,000, provided said procurement is within the budget of said department.

(2) For purchases of $1,000 to $4,999, prior authorization shall be required by the responsible Department Head or Elected Officer, one County Commissioner, and the Auditor.

(3) For purchases of $5,000 to $10,000, prior authorization shall be required by the responsible Department Head or Elected Officer, two County Commissioners, and the Auditor.

(4) For purchases of $10,000 or more, prior authorization shall be required by the responsible Department Head or Elected Officer, three County Commissioners, and the Auditor.

(5) Any person who commits or expends County funds for purchases that do not comply with the provisions of this chapter may be held personally responsible for the payment of the unauthorized procurement, however, it shall not constitute a criminal offense to fail to comply with said procedures or the provisions of this chapter.

(6) The County Commission, with approval of the County Auditor, may designate a purchasing authority who, under the general direction of the Auditor, will act as a purchasing agent for the County.  (Ord. 2008-07, 2/12/08; Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 92-5, 9/1/92)