(A) Contracts for professional services as defined in § 3-4-3 or for services listed in divisions (B) and (C) of this section are not required to comply with the provisions of this article except as may be set forth in this section. Any contract for services that does not meet the definition of professional services under § 3-4-3, but for which services relate to a prior contractual relationship that permits a continuity of services for the City may be exempt from this article, subject to the written approval of the Procurement Manager.

(B) All contracts for the services of legal counsel, expert witnesses related to an existing or probable judicial proceeding in which the City is or may be a party, or for special investigative services shall be approved by the City Attorney and the Procurement Manager.

(C) The Finance Director shall approve city contracts for financial and compliance auditing services except if specific statutory authority is otherwise provided. The Finance Director shall ensure that these audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards. An audit contract shall not be accepted until it has been approved by the Finance Director and the Procurement Manager.

(D) Payment for any services, including those services described in divisions (A), (B), and (C) of this section, procured under this article shall not be made unless pursuant to a written contract for which a valid purchase order has been issued. (Ord. 08-1137, passed 9-22-2008)