§ 17-13. Emergency procurement of services, supplies, etc.
In the event of any emergency as defined in section 44.010(2) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the director of civil defense is authorized, on behalf of the city, to procure such services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency, without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to municipal contracts or obligations, as authorized by section 44.010 et seq. of the Revised Statutes of Missouri; provided, that if the board of aldermen meets at such time, he shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(Ord. No. 1627, § 8)