§ 3.08.040. Unauthorized purchases.

Purchase orders shall be issued prior to ordering supplies, equipment and services and not "after the fact" for work already done or materials already ordered.

Except for emergencies, departmental purchases, or other authorized exemptions stated in these guidelines, no purchase of supplies, services, or equipment shall be made without an authorized purchase order. Otherwise:

A.

Such purchases are void and not considered an obligation of CVWD.

B.

Invoices without an authorized purchase order may be returned to the vendor unpaid.

C.

The person ordering the unauthorized purchase may be held personally liable for the costs of the purchase or contract and may be subject to disciplinary actions.

( Res. No. 2015-11-6, § 1, 11-24-2015 )