The purchasing agent is authorized to participate in cooperative purchasing programs with the United States or any agency of the United States; with the State of Missouri or any agency, municipality or political subdivision of the State of Missouri; with other states or any agency, municipality or political subdivision of any other state; or with any association of municipalities or political subdivisions; provided, that the cooperative purchasing program follows a competitive bidding process.

(Ord. No. 12044, § 1, 10-3-88; Ord. No. 018178. § 2, 7-19-04 )