Delegation of Commitment Authority - Procedure 003

1. PURPOSE

   The purpose of this procedure is to delegate commitment authority for purchase orders and contracts.

    

2. SCOPE:

   This procedure applies to all purchases of material, equipment, leases, and services.

    

3. GENERAL:

   The City of Altamonte Springs Resolution 809 dated April 2, 1991 (amended by 988 dated October 7, 1997) charges the Procurement Division Manager with the responsibility for the procurement of all material, equipment, supplies and services necessary to support those activities that come under the jurisdiction of the City Commission. Within this authority, the Procurement Division Manager may delegate to other specific individuals the responsibility for the performance of some of the procurement duties.

    

4. DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY:

   The delegation of commitment authority is hereby made. These individuals are responsible for conducting purchase transactions within the guidelines and procedures set forth in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

    

   DOLLAR AMT. OF ORDER/CONTRACT	CITY COMMISSION	CITY MANAGER	PROCUREMENT DIV MANAGER	DEPT DESIGNEE
   NON-EMERGENCY
   Under $750.00				P
   $750.00 - $4,000.00			P & C
   $4000.01 - $15,000.00		P & C
   Over $15,000.00	C	P
   EMERGENCY
   Under $4,000.00			P & C
   Over $4,000.00		P & C

   P denotes signature authority for purchase orders.
   C denotes signature authority for contracts.

5. APPROVALS:

   Purchases require certain approvals prior to commitment. All delegations of authority are subject to the approvals requirement as established in each department.