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Council appoints City Manager Edward Castro Bennett as purchasing agent
Summary
The council unanimously appointed City Manager Edward Castro Bennett as the city’s purchasing agent, authorizing him to make purchases through state cooperative agreements; the role carries no additional pay.
The Green River City Council voted Sept. 9 to appoint City Manager Edward Castro Bennett as the city’s purchasing agent for procurement of city supplies, equipment and property.
Council members discussed the item as an administrative appointment required by the city’s purchasing ordinance when using state cooperative agreements or other purchasing mechanisms. A staff member clarified there is no additional pay associated with the title; the appointment is an administrative authorization only.
A motion to appoint Edward Castro Bennett was made and seconded. The meeting record shows a roll-call approval recorded as “Beau,” “Kent,” and “Ben” voting in favor; the mayor announced the motion passed unanimously among members present.
City staff said designating a purchasing agent streamlines purchases made through cooperative agreements and clarifies who may authorize purchases or bid awards on behalf of the city. No additional duties with extra compensation were described at the meeting.
