A. The City Council shall act as the Local Contract Review Board and shall have all powers authorized by State law and the City Charter.

B. The Contract Review Board may delegate its powers and responsibilities consistent with the Oregon Public Contracting Code, applicable rules, and the Bend Code.

C. The City Manager shall have all authority relating to public contracting except authority specifically reserved to the Contract Review Board by this chapter.

D. Except as specifically provided to the contrary in this chapter, the City Manager may further delegate authority granted by this chapter.

E. The Local Contract Review Board may adopt rules relating to public contracts and the public contracting process, including exemptions from formal competitive bidding or formal competitive proposal requirements.

F. As used in this chapter, public contract means any purchase, lease, or sale by the City of personal property, public improvements or services, including personal services. “Public contract” does not include collective bargaining agreements or other employment agreements between the City and its employees. [Ord. NS-2159, 2011; Ord. NS-2145, 2010]