Athens City Code

Before entering upon his or her duties, the city manager shall execute a fidelity bond in the sum of not less than $25,000.00 for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The bond shall have as surety thereon some surety company authorized to do business in the state.

(Code 1972, § 1-201; Code 1995, § 1-201)

The city manager shall see that all purchases for the city are made in accordance with Charter requirements, in conformity with budget and appropriation ordinances and in such a manner as will reasonably ensure for the city the lowest possible price.

(Code 1972, § 1-202; Code 1995, § 1-202)

The maximum expenditure which the city manager may make without specific authorization of the city council is the state maximum allowed without competitive bidding.

(Code 1972, § 1-203; Code 1995, § 1-203; Ord. No. 868, § 1, 4-18-2000; Ord. No. 1078, § 1, 6-18-2019)

Prior to making expenditures over 40 percent of the bid threshold, the city manager shall obtain at least three competitive prices via telephone, written quotations, email, or facsimile as referenced by T.C.A. § 12-3-1212.

(Code 1972, § 1-204; Code 1995, § 1-204; Ord. No. 868, § 2, 4-18-2000; Ord. No. 1078, § 1, 6-18-2019)

No purchase shall be made at any one time in an amount which in the aggregate will exceed the state maximum allowed without competitive bidding unless bids shall have been requested in a newspaper of general circulation and written invitations to bid made available not less than 14 days prior to the opening of bids.

(Code 1972, § 1-205; Code 1995, § 1-205; Ord. No. 868, § 3, 4-18-2000; Ord. No. 1078, § 1, 6-18-2019)