§ 2-223. Authority to enter into contracts.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article the county mayor shall have the sole power and authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the county, subject to budgetary limitations, except for contracts that are in the nature of franchises, as authorized by and in accordance with, the county Charter. Contracts and purchases on behalf of the county government shall be entered into as follows:

(1)

Up to $100,000.00 by the county purchasing agent as approved by the county mayor.

(2)

Over $100,000.00 by the county purchasing agent as approved by the county mayor and the board of county commissioners.

(b)

The board shall have the sole power to grant franchises by resolution, provided no such franchise shall be granted for a period to exceed 30 years, as authorized by, and in accordance with the county Charter. Additionally, no sale of real property, or any interest therein shall be valid unless approved by the board, as authorized by and in accordance with the Shelby County Charter.

(c)

The provisions of this division do not apply to county school funds for any purpose, or to the county board of education or the county superintendent of education. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the Shelby County Health Care Corporation.

(Code 1992, § 2-66; Priv. Acts 1974, ch. 260, § 4.03(18); Ord. No. 388, exh. A, 2-22-2010)

Charter reference

Contracting authority, § 3.03(N).