§ 58-16. Unauthorized purchases.

An unauthorized purchase occurs when a village employee or official orders, purchases or attempts to purchase any goods and/or services without abiding by the regulations contained in this purchasing code and finance department purchasing procedures.

This includes but is not limited to:

(1)

Separating purchases to avoid the need for council and/or village manager approval, or to avoid the competitive selection process.

(2)

Committing the village to a purchase before receiving the authorized purchasing documentation (executed purchase order and/or contract) and if necessary council approval.

Payment for any unauthorized purchase may be the responsibility of the person placing the order.

(Ord. No. 2013-37, § 3, 1-9-2014; Ord. No. 2014-11, § 3, 7-10-2014)