Purpose and Intent; Authorization
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.3201
in effect§22.3201 Purpose and Intent; Authorization
(a) This Division establishes requirements for award of contracts for goods, contracts for services, and consultant contracts.
(b) This Division authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts on behalf of City departments and establishes thresholds below which the Purchasing Agent may award contracts without City Council approval. The City Manager may exercise the authority granted to the Purchasing Agent by this Division. The Purchasing Agent and City Manager may designate City employees to act on their behalf in the award of contracts.
(“Purpose and Intent” added 6–29–1998 by O–18532 N.S.)
(Amended 4-23-2012 by O-20148 N.S.; effective 5-23-2012.)
(Retitled to “Purpose and Intent; Authorization” and amended 1-18-2018 by O-20893 N.S.; effective 2-17-2018.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division32.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026
